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Choose the most appropriate option
In terms of steel production in the world during 2015 – 2016, India stood at:
पर्याय
Fourth
Third
Fifth
Second
उत्तर
Third
Explanation:
In 2014-15, India surpassed the US to become the third largest steel producer in the world. India continued with this position in 2015-16 as well. The country produced 88.97 million tonnes and 89.79 million tonnes of crude steel during 2014-15 and 2015- 16, respectively
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