Global Steelmaking Capacity and Historical Background Quiz
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What historical evidence suggests that man knew the use of iron since ancient civilizations?

  • Archeological findings in Mesopotamia and Egypt (correct)
  • Discovery of coal as a great source of heat
  • Establishment of the Saugas Iron Works in America in 1646
  • Invention of the Bessemer process in 1856
  • What was used as a source of heat for smelting iron in the early days?

  • Charcoal made from wood (correct)
  • Coal
  • Coke
  • Bronze
  • When did the new age of steel begin according to the text?

  • 1856
  • 6000 years ago
  • Mid-19th century (correct)
  • 1646
  • Which event marked the beginning of large-scale steel production at reasonable cost?

    <p>Invention of the Bessemer process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What marked the dominance of iron in tools and weapons production?

    <p>Learning to master iron smelting and tempering</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ancient civilizations have references to the usage of iron and steel according to the text?

    <p>Babylon and Mexico</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the installed capacity of the Hot Rolling Mill for producing stainless steel in the form of coils & sheets?

    <p>3,64,000 tonnes / year</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which facility is the country's first top-of-the-line stainless steel blanking facility with a capacity of 3,600 tonnes / year of coin blanks & utility blanks / circles?

    <p>Steel Melting Shop</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which process is used by Visvesvaraya Iron and Steel Plant (VISL) for producing steel?

    <p>LD process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some of the value-added products manufactured and supplied in bulk to corporates under the conversion scheme mentioned in the text?

    <p>Kitchen &amp; tableware</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did the construction of Bokaro Steel Plant start?

    <p>1965</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What capacity was envisaged for Bokaro Steel Plant in its 1st stage?

    <p>1.7 MT</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose behind conceiving Bokaro Steel Plant as the country's first 'Swadeshi' steel plant?

    <p>To achieve self-reliance and indigenization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which act led to the eventual merger of Bokaro Steel Plant with SAIL?

    <p>Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1978</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country was involved in an agreement for the construction of Bokaro Steel Plant?

    <p>Russia (USSR)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main focus of Bokaro Steel Plant's construction project?

    <p>Achieving self-reliance and confidence through indigenization</p> Signup and view all the answers

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