Question

The Iron and Steel industry constitutes the backbone of the modern industrial economy’. Give two reasons to justify the statement.

Answer 1

The iron and steel industry constitutes the backbone of the modern industrial economy because of the following reasons:

1) All industries whether heavy, medium or light depend on it for machinery.

2) Steel is required for manufacturing engineering, construction and defence goods. Day-to-day consumer goods such as containers and safety pins are made of steel.