Which group in Orissa was concerned about the potential 'environmental impact of mining and industry' by the setting up of a POSCO plant?
1) State government
2) International steelmakers
3) Domestic steelmakers
4) Environmentalists

Choose the correct answer from the given options:

4

The correct answer is Option 4 - 4

4) Environmentalists

Out of the given options, 'Environmentalists' were specifically concerned about the potential 'environmental impact of mining and industry' by the setting up of a POSCO plant.

As the global demand for steel increases, Orissa, which has one of the largest reserves of untapped iron ore in the country, is being seen as an important investment destination. The State government hopes to cash in on this unprecedented demand for iron ore and has signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with both international and domestic steel makers. The government believes that this would bring in necessary capital investment and proivde a lot of employment opportunities. The iron ore resources lie in some of the most underdeveloped and predominantly tribal districts of the state.

The tribal population fears that the setting up of industries would mean displacement from their home and livelihood.

The environmentalists fear that mining and industry would pollute the environment.

The central government feels that if the industry is not allowed it would set a bad example and discourage investments in the country.