State four factors that decide the location of an iron and steel plant.

Nearness to iron ore, to coking coal and to limestone, since all three are bulky and weight-losing. An adequate supply of water and power. Good transport by rail or port to bring materials in and take the steel out. A supply of labour and a market for the product.

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Explanation

This is why most Indian plants lie in the Chhota Nagpur plateau region.