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Question
Mention any two advantages of Mini Steel Plants.
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Solution
The main advantages of Mini Steel Plants are:
- They are easy to construct and have a short gestation period.
- They can produce not only mild steel but also alloy steel, including stainless steel, to meet local demands in areas far from integrated steel plants.
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