GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

WORLD GEOGRAPHY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The iron and steel industries of which of the following countries are almost fully dependent on imported raw materials?
A
Britain
B
Japan
C
Poland
D
Germany
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Answer: The iron and steel industries of Japan almost fully dependent on imported raw materials.

Detailed explanation-2: -Iron and steel are used as raw materials for the manufacture of a number of other products, such as heavy machinery, building materials and railway coaches. Further Reading: Distribution of Major Industries in India.

Detailed explanation-3: -Maximum concentration of iron and steel industries can be found in the Chota Nagpur Plateau.

Detailed explanation-4: -Locational Factors Land: The coastal regions can provide sufficient coastal flat land for expansion of the iron and steel industry. Labour: The coastal regions can provide sufficient labour for the expansion of the iron and steel industry as they are near to large urban centres.

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