Q. Chhota Nagpur plateau is called the heart of industrial India because it is :
✅ Correct Answer: (C)
rich in minerals and power fuels
Explanation:
The Chhota Nagpur Plateau, spread across Jharkhand, parts of Odisha, Chhattisgarh, and West Bengal, is called the "heart of industrial India" because:
- It is rich in mineral resources, especially coal, iron ore, bauxite, and mica.
- It also has abundant power resources like coal and hydroelectric potential, which are essential for running industries.
- This mineral wealth has led to the growth of several major industries, especially iron and steel plants (e.g., in Jamshedpur, Bokaro, and Durgapur).
Why not the others?
- (A) Near to major iron and steel centres – True, but those centres exist because of the mineral richness.
- (B) A big link of roads and railways – Helps industry, but is not the primary reason.
- (D) Very fertile for industrial crops – The plateau is not known for agricultural fertility.
So, the main reason is: (C) rich in minerals and power fuels.
Explanation by: Mr. Dubey
The Chhota Nagpur Plateau, spread across Jharkhand, parts of Odisha, Chhattisgarh, and West Bengal, is called the "heart of industrial India" because:
- It is rich in mineral resources, especially coal, iron ore, bauxite, and mica.
- It also has abundant power resources like coal and hydroelectric potential, which are essential for running industries.
- This mineral wealth has led to the growth of several major industries, especially iron and steel plants (e.g., in Jamshedpur, Bokaro, and Durgapur).
Why not the others?
- (A) Near to major iron and steel centres – True, but those centres exist because of the mineral richness.
- (B) A big link of roads and railways – Helps industry, but is not the primary reason.
- (D) Very fertile for industrial crops – The plateau is not known for agricultural fertility.
So, the main reason is: (C) rich in minerals and power fuels.