CH6-ICA-Steel Plants Raw Materials Chapter 6 Quiz
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What is the second largest mining outfit in the country according to the text?

  • Odisha
  • Jharkhand (correct)
  • Chhattisgarh
  • Madhya Pradesh

    • Which raw material is NOT mentioned as being used for iron making in steel plants in the text?

  • Dolomite
  • Limestone
  • Manganese Ore
  • Bauxite (correct)

    • What is SAIL's specific mission regarding its mines according to the text?

  • Minimizing profitability
  • Reducing mining operations
  • Achieving rapid expansion and optimization of production capacity (correct)
  • Decreasing technology advancements

    • Why is it preferable to have low ash content in the coke according to the text?

    <p>To increase furnace productivity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which state is NOT mentioned as a mineral rich state where SAIL's mines are spread according to the text?

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

    What raw material mentioned in the text is used as fluxes to increase furnace productivity?

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

    What is SAIL planning to install at different plants/mines locations by 2030-31 according to the text?

    <p>Pellet manufacturing plants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for bringing the mines under one umbrella?

    <p>To ensure consistency in quality of major raw materials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the existing capacity of Rajhara, Dalli mines?

    <p>8.70 mtpa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of engaging MDO for Taldih mines development?

    <p>To increase capacity to 7 mtpa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following mines has a depleted resource and constraints?

    <p>Dalli-Rajhara mines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the current capacity of Chiria mines?

    <p>0.75 mtpa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the capacity expansion process at Gua mines?

    <p>Through MDO route</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of engaging MDO at Bolani mines?

    <p>Installation of tertiary crusher</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of engaging MDO for 14mtpa mine development?

    <p>To increase capacity at Taldih mines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of reducing dependence on non-captive sources in the given context?

    <p>To increase asset utilization and productivity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a key aspect of managing SAIL mines effectively?

    <p>Ensuring consistent and improved quality of iron ore</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action should be taken to meet SAIL's future requirements for iron ore?

    <p>Augmenting the current production from the operational iron ore mines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many iron ore mines and operating flux mines does SAIL currently manage?

    <p>10 iron ore mines and 3 operating flux mines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an essential aspect of managing SAIL mines effectively?

    <p>Focusing on centralized responsibility for organizing raw material supply</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What approach should be adopted for the development of new mines?

    <p>Integrated approach</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done to gainfully utilize surplus resources of mines?

    <p>Gainfully utilizing the surplus resources in others</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How much are the probable Iron Ore reserves with SAIL?

    <p>Approximately 1700 MT</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which iron ore mine was commissioned first in Jharkhand?

    <p>Manoharpur Ore Mine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mine has the lowest rated capacity (in MT) as of Dec'23?

    <p>Rajhara, Dalli Rowghat Flux</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following strategies is NOT mentioned to meet the enhanced iron ore requirement?

    <p>Decreasing operating efficiencies by economic scale of operations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which state has the highest number of mines listed in the text?

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

    Which of the following is NOT a major linkage for raw materials in keeping with economics of transportation?

    <p>Having a fixed source for raw materials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mine was commissioned most recently, as of 2023?

    <p>Taldih Iron Mine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mine has the highest rated capacity (in MT) as of Dec'23?

    <p>Kuteshwar Limestone Mines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a goal of SAIL regarding raw materials?

    <p>Being self-sufficient in fluxes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mine is not located in Jharkhand?

    <p>Bolani Ore Mines</p> Signup and view all the answers

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