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The major constraint being faced by Steel Industry in India is the

  1. A
    labour related problem
  2. B
    poor quality of ore
  3. C
    power shortage
  4. D
    shortage of coking coal

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While India possesses abundant reserves of high-grade iron ore, it lacks sufficient reserves of metallurgical coking coal, which is essential for blast furnace operations. Consequently, the Indian steel industry relies heavily on expensive imports of coking coal from countries like Australia, presenting a major structural constraint.

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The major constraint being faced by Steel Industry in India is the
A
labour related problem
B
poor quality of ore
C
power shortage
D
shortage of coking coal

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