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2022

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which country is the second largest producer of steel in the world?
A
Saudi Arabia
B
India
C
China
D
Russia
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -India’s steel production has reached a historic level of 120 million tonnes per year making it the world’s second-largest producer of Steel, the government informed the Rajya Sabha.

Detailed explanation-2: -Monthly Report: Top 5 steel-producing countries worldwide, 2020-2022. China remains the global leader in crude steel production, with November 2022 reaching 74.5 million metric tons, up only seven percent from its production in November the year before. India, Japan, United States, and Russia follow distantly.

Detailed explanation-3: -India has emerged as the second-largest producer of crude steel by replacing Japan. The biggest steel producing country is currently China, which accounted for 57% of world steel production.

Detailed explanation-4: -China: 831,728,000 tonnes. Japan: 104,661,000 tonnes. India: 101,455,000 tonnes. United States: 81,612,000 tonnes.

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