INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

Detailed explanation-1: -Modern steelmaking in India began with the setting of the first blast furnace of India at Kulti in 1870 and production began in 1874, which was set up by Bengal Iron Works.

Detailed explanation-2: -Iron and steel production took place in areas with easy access to raw materials, power, and running water before the year 1800 A.D. Later, the industry’s optimum site was near coal fields, canals, and railways. After 1950, the iron and steel industry was concentrated near seaports.

Detailed explanation-3: -Tata Iron and Steel Company (TISCO) is one of the largest manufacturing plants in Asia. It is situated in Jamshedpur. It is the oldest steel plant of India. It was established by Jamshedji Tata in 1907.

Detailed explanation-4: -After 1950, iron and steel industry began to be located on large areas of flat land near sea ports. This is because by this time steel works had become very large and iron ore had to be imported from overseas.