Which of the following represents ores of iron ?
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A
Lignite and haematite
B
Magnetite and lignite
C
Magnetite and Bituminous
D
Haematite and magnetite
Correct Answer
Haematite and magnetite
Detailed Explanation
- India is endowed with fairly abundant resources of iron ore.
- It has the largest reserve of iron ore in Asia.
- The two main types of ore found in our country are haematite and magnetite. It has great demand in international market due to its superior quality.
- The iron ore mines occur in close proximity to the coal fields in the northeastern plateau region of the country which adds to their advantage.
- About 95 per cent of total reserves of iron ore is located in the States of Odisha, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Goa, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.
- In Odisha, iron ore occurs in a series of hill ranges in Sundergarh, Mayurbhanj and Jhar.
- The important mines are Gurumahisani, Sulaipet, Badampahar (Mayurbhaj), Kiruburu (Kendujhar) and Bonai (Sundergarh).
- Similar hill ranges, Jharkhand has some of the oldest iron ore mines and most of the iron and steel plants are located around them.
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