Question 4750

The Rourkela steel plant was set up in collaboration with Germany in which state of India?

Answer

Odisha

Why?

The correct answer is Odisha. Key Points The Rourkela steel plant is located in the Sundargarh district of Odisha. It was set up in collaboration with the German company Krupp and Demag in 1955. The plant has an annual production capacity of 4.5 million tonnes of hot metal and 4.2 million tonnes of crude steel. The Rourkela steel plant is one of the largest steel plants in India and is a major contributor to the economy of Odisha. Additional Information Jharkhand: Jharkhand was carved out of Bihar in the year 2000. The steel industry is one of the major industries in Jharkhand, with companies like Tata Steel, Bokaro Steel Plant, and Jindal Steel and Power Limited operating in the state. Bihar: Bihar is a state in eastern India and was part of the undivided state of Bihar and Orissa during the time when the Rourkela steel plant was set up. The state has a few small steel plants , but not as significant as the Rourkela steel plant. Assam: Assam is a state in northeastern India and is not known for its steel industry. The state has a few small-scale steel plants, but they ar e not as significant as the Rourkela steel plant.