Question

Select the correct alternative.

• A. A - Coal, B - Limestone, C - Iron Ore
• B. A - Coal, B - Iron ore, C - Limestone
• C. A - Limestone, B - Coal, C - Iron Ore
• D. A- Iron ore, B - Limestone, C - Coal

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Iron ore, coking coal, and limestone are added into the top of the blast furnace while heated air is blown into the bottom of the furnace to drive the combustion process. The combustion of iron ore with other materials in the blast furnace produces molten pig iron, which is then converted to steel.

Above information clear the process for converting iron ore into steel A - Coal, B - Iron Ore, C - Limestone. So correct option is B.