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?

To increase furnace productivity (A) 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?

Karnataka (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Limestone (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Pellet manufacturing plants (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

To ensure consistency in quality of major raw materials (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the existing capacity of Rajhara, Dalli mines?

8.70 mtpa (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

To increase capacity to 7 mtpa (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Dalli-Rajhara mines (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the current capacity of Chiria mines?

0.75 mtpa (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the capacity expansion process at Gua mines?

Through MDO route (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of engaging MDO at Bolani mines?

Installation of tertiary crusher (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

To increase capacity at Taldih mines (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

To increase asset utilization and productivity (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Ensuring consistent and improved quality of iron ore (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Augmenting the current production from the operational iron ore mines (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

10 iron ore mines and 3 operating flux mines (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Focusing on centralized responsibility for organizing raw material supply (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Integrated approach (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Gainfully utilizing the surplus resources in others (D) Signup and view all the answers

How much are the probable Iron Ore reserves with SAIL?

Approximately 1700 MT (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which iron ore mine was commissioned first in Jharkhand?

Manoharpur Ore Mine (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Rajhara, Dalli Rowghat Flux (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Decreasing operating efficiencies by economic scale of operations (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Jharkhand (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Having a fixed source for raw materials (A) Signup and view all the answers