GS PrelimsGeography (Human geography)Manufacturing Industries2005

Which one of the following statements is not correct?

A

Rourkela Steel Plant, the first; integrated steel plant in the public sector of India was set up with the Soviet Union collaboration.

B

Salem Steel Plant is a premier producer of stainless steel in India.

C

Maharashtra Eletrosmelt Ltd is a subsidiary of the Steel Authority of India Ltd.

D

Visakhapatnam Steel Plant is a unit of the Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Ltd.

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation

1. The question asks which statement is not correct. 2. Statement (A) is not correct. Rourkela Steel Plant, the first integrated steel plant in the public sector, was set up with German collaboration, not Soviet Union collaboration (which was involved in Bhilai Steel Plant). 3. Statement (B) is correct. Salem Steel Plant is known as a premier producer of stainless steel in India. 4. Statement (C) is correct. Maharashtra Elektrosmelt Ltd (MEL) is a subsidiary of the Steel Authority of India Ltd (SAIL). 5. Statement (D) is correct. Visakhapatnam Steel Plant (VSP) is the main unit of the Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Ltd (RINL). 6. Since the question asks for the incorrect statement, (A) is the answer.

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