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Question
State any one advantage of locating Iron and Steel industry at Rourkela.
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Solution
The proximity of coal mines and iron ore to Rourkela reduces transportation costs for raw materials needed for steel manufacturing, which is one benefit of the iron and steel industry's location there.
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