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?

Invention of the Bessemer process Signup and view all the answers

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

Learning to master iron smelting and tempering Signup and view all the answers

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

Babylon and Mexico 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?

3,64,000 tonnes / year 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?

Steel Melting Shop Signup and view all the answers

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

LD process 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?

Kitchen & tableware Signup and view all the answers

When did the construction of Bokaro Steel Plant start?

1965 Signup and view all the answers

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

1.7 MT Signup and view all the answers

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

To achieve self-reliance and indigenization Signup and view all the answers

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

Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1978 Signup and view all the answers

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

Russia (USSR) Signup and view all the answers

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

Achieving self-reliance and confidence through indigenization Signup and view all the answers

Global Steelmaking Capacity and Historical Background Quiz

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