32 Questions
What is the second largest mining outfit in the country according to the text?
Jharkhand
Which raw material is NOT mentioned as being used for iron making in steel plants in the text?
Bauxite
What is SAIL's specific mission regarding its mines according to the text?
Achieving rapid expansion and optimization of production capacity
Why is it preferable to have low ash content in the coke according to the text?
To increase furnace productivity
Which state is NOT mentioned as a mineral rich state where SAIL's mines are spread according to the text?
Karnataka
What raw material mentioned in the text is used as fluxes to increase furnace productivity?
Limestone
What is SAIL planning to install at different plants/mines locations by 2030-31 according to the text?
Pellet manufacturing plants
What is the primary reason for bringing the mines under one umbrella?
To ensure consistency in quality of major raw materials
What is the existing capacity of Rajhara, Dalli mines?
8.70 mtpa
What is the purpose of engaging MDO for Taldih mines development?
To increase capacity to 7 mtpa
Which of the following mines has a depleted resource and constraints?
Dalli-Rajhara mines
What is the current capacity of Chiria mines?
0.75 mtpa
What is the capacity expansion process at Gua mines?
Through MDO route
What is the purpose of engaging MDO at Bolani mines?
Installation of tertiary crusher
What is the purpose of engaging MDO for 14mtpa mine development?
To increase capacity at Taldih mines
What is the primary goal of reducing dependence on non-captive sources in the given context?
To increase asset utilization and productivity
Which of the following is a key aspect of managing SAIL mines effectively?
Ensuring consistent and improved quality of iron ore
What action should be taken to meet SAIL's future requirements for iron ore?
Augmenting the current production from the operational iron ore mines
How many iron ore mines and operating flux mines does SAIL currently manage?
10 iron ore mines and 3 operating flux mines
Which of the following is an essential aspect of managing SAIL mines effectively?
Focusing on centralized responsibility for organizing raw material supply
What approach should be adopted for the development of new mines?
Integrated approach
What should be done to gainfully utilize surplus resources of mines?
Gainfully utilizing the surplus resources in others
How much are the probable Iron Ore reserves with SAIL?
Approximately 1700 MT
Which iron ore mine was commissioned first in Jharkhand?
Manoharpur Ore Mine
Which mine has the lowest rated capacity (in MT) as of Dec'23?
Rajhara, Dalli Rowghat Flux
Which of the following strategies is NOT mentioned to meet the enhanced iron ore requirement?
Decreasing operating efficiencies by economic scale of operations
Which state has the highest number of mines listed in the text?
Jharkhand
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
Which mine was commissioned most recently, as of 2023?
Taldih Iron Mine
Which mine has the highest rated capacity (in MT) as of Dec'23?
Kuteshwar Limestone Mines
Which of the following is NOT a goal of SAIL regarding raw materials?
Being self-sufficient in fluxes
Which mine is not located in Jharkhand?
Bolani Ore Mines
Test your knowledge on the raw materials for steel plants in Chapter 6. Learn about the importance of raw materials in the steel industry and how it impacts the TechnoEconomics of steel production. Explore the mining operations of SAIL, the second largest mining outfit in India.
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