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The steel used for manufacture of rails is

Solution

Concept

Rail steel

Step-by-step solution

1. Rails are made of high-carbon steel, traditionally Bessemer or open-hearth steel.

Explanation

The key accepts Bessemer steel.

Why the other options are wrong

Mild and stainless steels are not used for rails.

Correct answer: A) Bessemer steel

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