The Iron and Steel industry of India is very well developed in the eastern India but is largely abse...........

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The Iron and Steel industry of India is very well developed in the eastern India but is largely absent from the Southern India. Which of the following could be the reason behind this?

1. More hot and humid weather in South India compared to East India

2. Lack of good grade iron-ore in South India

3. Lack of limestone in south India

4. Lack of good quality coking coal in south India

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1,2 and 3 only

2 and 3 only

1 and 4 only

4 only

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Explanation:

- South India has good quality iron ore as well as limestone and weather has no effect on the iron and steel industry. It is lack of good quality coking coal in the region that discourages establishment of Iron & Steel industry in the region.