Question

Under whose control is the management of all the iron and steel plants in the public sector of India?

• A. TISCO (Tata Iron and Steel Company)
• B. SAIL (Steel Authority of India Limited)
• C. BHEL (Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited)
• D. None of these

Hint:

SAIL is a major steel producer in India, with several large plants across the country.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Understanding Public Sector Steel Plants.
Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) is the largest producer of steel in India and manages the public sector steel plants. It controls most of the steel production units in the country.
Step 2: Analysis of options.
- (A) TISCO: TISCO, now known as Tata Steel, is a private sector company and does not manage public sector plants.
- (B) SAIL: Correct answer, as SAIL manages all the public sector steel plants in India.
- (C) BHEL: BHEL is involved in the manufacture of electrical equipment, not steel.
- (D) None of these: Incorrect, as SAIL is the correct entity.
Step 3: Conclusion.
SAIL manages all public sector iron and steel plants in India, making the correct answer (B) SAIL.