Which of the following plants is located near Bababudan Hills?
[amp_mcq option1=”Bhilai Steel Plant” option2=”Visvesvaraya Iron and Steel Plant” option3=”Rourkela Steel Plant” option4=”Durgapur Steel Plant” correct=”option2″]
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UPSC Geoscientist – 2022
The Visvesvaraya Iron and Steel Plant (VISL) is located in Bhadravati, Karnataka. Bhadravati is situated relatively close to the Bababudan Hills, which historically provided iron ore for the plant.
The Bababudan Hills in the Chikkamagaluru district of Karnataka are known for their rich iron ore deposits. Iron and steel plants are often located near sources of raw materials like iron ore and coal, or near markets or transportation hubs.