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Which of the following is/are wrong?
1. Bhadravati steel plant - not located near coal deposits
2. First modern steel plant in India - Burnpur
3. Bokaro and Bhilai steel plants - German collaboration
4. Durgapur steel plant - British help

A) 1 and 2
B) 2, 3 and 4
C) 1, 2 and 3
D) 2 and 3

Correct Answer:




D) 2 and 3

Description for Correct answer:
First modern steel plant in India - Bengal. Modern steel making in India began with the setting of first blast furnace of India at Kulti-Burnpur in 1870 and production began in 1874, which was set up by Bengal Iron Works.

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