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Q. Chhota Nagpur plateau is called the heart of industrial India because it is :

  • (A) near to major iron and steel centres
  • (B) a big link of roads and railways
  • (C) rich in minerals and power fuels
  • (D) very fertile for industrial crops
  • Correct Answer - Option(C)
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Explanation by: Admin

The Chhota Nagpur Plateau, spread across Jharkhand, parts of Odisha, Chhattisgarh, and West Bengal, is called the "heart of industrial India" because:

  • It is rich in mineral resources, especially coal, iron ore, bauxite, and mica.
  • It also has abundant power resources like coal and hydroelectric potential, which are essential for running industries.
  • This mineral wealth has led to the growth of several major industries, especially iron and steel plants (e.g., in Jamshedpur, Bokaro, and Durgapur).

Why not the others?

  • (A) Near to major iron and steel centres – True, but those centres exist because of the mineral richness.
  • (B) A big link of roads and railways – Helps industry, but is not the primary reason.
  • (D) Very fertile for industrial crops – The plateau is not known for agricultural fertility.

So, the main reason is: (C) rich in minerals and power fuels.

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