Social Science (087) — AI-generated practice question

The Chhotanagpur plateau region has become the hub of iron and steel industries due to the following reasons:

1. Low cost of iron ore — High-grade iron ore is available at low cost in the nearby regions of Jharkhand, Odisha, and Chhattisgarh.
2. High-grade raw materials in proximity — Coking coal, limestone, and manganese are all available close by, reducing transportation costs.
3. Cheap labour — Abundant cheap labour is available in this region.
4. Vast home market — The region has high growth potential in the domestic market for steel products.

Source: Iron and Steel Industry, Chapter 6

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The question asks for three reasons, but the textbook passage lists four distinct advantages — write all four to be safe (examiners accept 3 of these for full marks). Stick to the exact phrases from the textbook: "low cost of iron ore," "high grade raw materials in proximity," "cheap labour," "vast growth potential in the home market." These are the expected keywords; paraphrasing too far may cost marks.