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Q76·GS Paper 1 · Prelims 2020

Applications of Steel Slag

EnvironmentPollution & WasteStatement-basedMediumCurrent-affairs-linked

Question

Steel slag can be the material for which of the following? Select the correct answer using the code given below:

  1. 1.

    Construction of base road

  2. 2.

    Improvement of agricultural soil

  3. 3.

    Production of cement

Options

a

1 and 2 only

b

2 and 3 only

c

1 and 3 only

d

1, 2 and 3

Answer

Explanation

Steel slag is an industrial byproduct obtained during steel manufacturing. It is widely utilized in the construction industry as an aggregate for road bases (Statement 1 is correct). Due to its calcium and magnesium silicate content, it is used to correct soil acidity and improve agricultural soil (Statement 2 is correct). It is also extensively used as a raw material in the clinker making process for Portland cement production (Statement 3 is correct). > One-line conceptual takeaway: Steel slag is a highly versatile byproduct serving as a substitute material in civil construction, cement manufacturing, and agricultural soil conditioning. Answer: (d).

Question details

Year

2020

Paper

GS Paper 1

Question

Q76

Subject

Environment

Sub-topic

Pollution & Waste

Type

Statement-based

Difficulty

Medium

Nature

Current-affairs-linked

Source hint

Waste to Wealth initiatives / NHAI road projects

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