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 (C)</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 (C)</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 (B)</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 (D)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

When did the construction of Bokaro Steel Plant start?

<p>1965 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>1.7 MT (A)</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 (B)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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