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Out of the following, which country is dependent on others for the raw material for its Iron-Steel industry? |
| A. | England |
| B. | Australia |
| C. | Japan |
| D. | Turkey |
| Answer» C. Japan | |
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Explanation: Iron and steel had been a leading industry in Japan and had been considered critical to economic growth by the Japanese government. Japanese manufacturing industry is heavily dependent on imported raw materials and fuels. In 2005, the British Geological Survey stated China was the top steel producer with about one-third of the world share; Japan, Russia, and the US followed respectively. However, Japan has to import iron ore from other countries such as India. |
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