The Odisha group of Mines of Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) has in its ambit four Iron ore mines at Bolani, Barsuan, Kalta and Taldihi. With a combined annual capacity of 20.05 Million Tonnes per annum these mines are not only fulfilling the requirements of SAIL Plants, but are also supplying raw material to external customers. Which of the following industries would use the raw material from RSP?

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All of them Explanation: RSP’s iron ore is processed into steel, which is the basic raw material used in ship‑building and for railway infrastructure (rails, coaches, etc.). Iron and its compounds (iron oxides, powdered iron) are also used in the chemical industry as pigments, catalysts and feedstock for various chemical products.

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