UPSC Prelims 2015 Geography

In India the steel production industry requires the import of

Explanation

India has sufficient reserves of iron ore, a key raw material for steel production. However, it lacks coking coal, a specific type of coal essential for the steel-making process. Saltpetre (option A) and rock phosphate (option B) are not directly used in steel production.

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India's Energy Security and Import Dependence (Coal)

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