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Bhilai and Rourkela steel plants were set up in tribal areas. What was the reason?
ACheap sea transport there
BNearness to New Delhi
CPressure from abroad
DTo develop backward regions
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. To develop backward regions
1. India seeks balanced regional growth.
2. Bhilai and Rourkela were placed in backward tribal areas.
3. The government gives incentives for such locations.
_Source: NCERT Class 12 Geography, India People and Economy, Chapter 8, Manufacturing Industries._
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