Where did IISCO (Indian Iron and Steel Company) set up its first factory?

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  1. Hirapur
  2. Roorkie
  3. Jamshedpur
  4. Bhilai

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Option 1 : Hirapur
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The correct answer is Hirapur.Key Points

  • IISCO (Indian Iron and Steel Company) was established in 1918 as a public sector undertaking by the government of India.
  • It was the first integrated steel plant in the Asia-Pacific region.
  • IISCO set up its first factory at Hirapur.
  • IISCO was nationalized in 1972 and was merged with Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) in 2006.

Additional Information

  • Roorkie is a city in the Indian state of Uttarakhand.
    • It has an army cantonment and is known for its engineering college, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee.
  • Jamshedpur is a city in the Indian state of Jharkhand.
    • It is known for being the first planned industrial city in India and for the Tata Steel plant located there.
  • Bhilai is a city in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh.
    • It is known for the Bhilai Steel Plant, which is operated by SAIL and is the largest steel plant in India.
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