CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education- Board Exam) Class-8 Social-Science: Questions 1 of 509
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Question
Where were the Tata and Steel Company set up?
Choices
| Choice (4) | Response | |
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| a. | In the banks of Subarnarekha. |
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| b. | In banks of Ganges |
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| c. | In the banks of Yamuna |
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| d. | In the Banks of Kaveri |
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Answer
a.
Explanation
TISCO was set up in the banks of Subarnarekha as there were plenty of water sources near iron ore deposits. Later this place was developed into a township called Jamshedpur. Tata and Steel Company started producing steel in 1912.
Banks of Subararekha River Which Later Developed Into Jamshed
The Image shows the Place fixed by Tata to build the factory since there was plenty of water.