The correct answer is: C. Tupudana
HECL is a state-owned enterprise under the Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises, Government of India. It is headquartered in Ranchi, Jharkhand. The company was founded in 1958 as Heavy Engineering Corporation Limited. It is engaged in the manufacture of heavy engineering equipment, including power generation equipment, steel plants, and mining equipment.
The company has a manufacturing plant at Tupudana, Jharkhand. The plant was established in 1962. It has a production capacity of 1,000 MW of power generation equipment, 1 million tonnes of steel per annum, and 1 million tonnes of mining equipment per annum.
The other options are incorrect because:
- Hatia is a town in East Singhbhum district of Jharkhand. It is located about 20 km from Ranchi.
- Muri is a town in Ranchi district of Jharkhand. It is located about 50 km from Ranchi.
- Silli is a town in Ranchi district of Jharkhand. It is located about 70 km from Ranchi.