Bhilai Steel Plant is situated in which present-day Indian state?
2019
Bhilai Steel Plant is situated in which present-day Indian state?
- A.
Madhya Pradesh
- B.
Chhattisgarh
- C.
Jharkhand
- D.
Odisha
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Correct answer: B
Concept
A present-day location question is answered from current administrative boundaries unless the stem specifies a historical date.
A place’s former association with an undivided state does not determine the state in which it lies today.
Application
Bhilai is in Durg district. Under India’s current administrative boundaries, Durg district is in Chhattisgarh; therefore the plant’s present-day state is Chhattisgarh.
Contrast
Madhya Pradesh reflects Bhilai’s location before Chhattisgarh was created in November 2000.
Jharkhand is associated here with Bokaro Steel Plant, not Bhilai Steel Plant.
Odisha is associated here with Rourkela Steel Plant, not Bhilai Steel Plant.
Result
Thus, Bhilai Steel Plant is situated in Chhattisgarh.