Minerals & Industries — Set 2

Correct Answer: B. Noamundi, Gua, Kiriburu, Meghatuburu

The major iron ore mines in Singhbhum, Jharkhand are Noamundi, Gua, Kiriburu, and Meghatuburu. These mines supply iron ore to TATA Steel's Jamshedpur plant and other steel producers. These deposits contain high-grade hematite iron ore with iron content exceeding 60%.

Correct Answer: B. Mosaboni (Ghatsila) — Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL)

Copper mining in Jharkhand is associated with Mosaboni near Ghatsila in East Singhbhum district, operated by Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL). Jharkhand has India's largest copper ore deposits though much has been exhausted. The Indian Copper Complex at Ghatsila was the centre of India's copper industry for decades.

Correct Answer: B. 1907

Tata Steel Jamshedpur was established in 1907 by Jamsetji Nusserwanji Tata, making it India's first integrated steel plant. The plant started production in 1912 and became a landmark in India's industrial history. Today, Tata Steel Jamshedpur is one of the most modern and productive steel plants in the world.

Correct Answer: C. Jamsetji Nusserwanji Tata

Tata Steel (originally TISCO — Tata Iron and Steel Company) was founded by Jamsetji Nusserwanji Tata, the founder of the Tata Group. Though Jamsetji died in 1904 before the plant was completed, his vision inspired the establishment of the steel plant in Jamshedpur. The city of Jamshedpur itself was named after Jamsetji Tata.

Correct Answer: C. Jamsetji Nusserwanji Tata

Jamshedpur was named after Jamsetji Nusserwanji Tata, the visionary industrialist who conceptualised building a steel city in India. Before the Tata Steel plant, the area was called Sakchi. Jamshedpur is often called 'Tatanagar' and is one of India's most planned industrial cities.

Correct Answer: B. 1964

SAIL Bokaro Steel Plant was established in 1964 with Soviet collaboration, making it one of the largest integrated steel plants in India. Production at Bokaro began in 1972. Bokaro Steel Plant was the first steel plant in India to be built with indigenous technology and became a model for self-reliance in steel production.

Correct Answer: C. Soviet Union (USSR)

Bokaro Steel Plant was built with technical collaboration and assistance from the Soviet Union (USSR) as part of Indo-Soviet industrial cooperation during the 1960s. Soviet engineers and technical expertise were crucial in establishing the plant. The Indo-Soviet collaboration at Bokaro became a landmark example of Cold War era economic cooperation.

Correct Answer: C. Ranchi

Heavy Engineering Corporation (HEC) is located in Ranchi, the state capital of Jharkhand. It was established in 1958 and manufactures heavy machinery for mining, steel, defence, and other core industries. HEC is a central public sector enterprise that has been a major employer in Ranchi for decades.

Correct Answer: B. 1958

Heavy Engineering Corporation (HEC) was established in 1958 at Ranchi, Jharkhand. It manufactures heavy equipment including mining machinery, steel plant equipment, and defence equipment. HEC's products have been used in major infrastructure projects across India and in some exports.

Correct Answer: B. Heavy engineering equipment for mining, steel, and defence

HEC (Heavy Engineering Corporation) Ranchi primarily manufactures heavy engineering equipment including equipment for steel plants, mining machinery, defence equipment, and railway components. It is one of India's largest manufacturers of mining and metallurgical equipment. HEC has supplied equipment for major steel plants including Bhilai, Rourkela, and Durgapur.