ReasoningEasy2 marks
'The Iron and Steel industry constitutes the backbone of modern industrial economy.' Give two reasons to justify the statement.
Topic: Iron and steel industry
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(1) It lays the foundation for every other industry — heavy engineering, defence, automobiles, aircraft — all built of its steel. (2) It employs great numbers directly and through the industries it feeds.
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