Question

Which of the following district-state combinations is correctly matched with respect to iron ore reserves in India?

• A. Singh bhum- Jharkhand
• B. Mayurbhanj - Uttar Pradesh
• C. Sundargarh- Meghalaya
• D. Keonjhar-Rajasthan

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Singh bhum- Jharkhand

• Singhbhum District, located in the state of Jharkhand, is one of the oldest and most significant iron ore producing regions in India.
• The region is primarily known for its high-grade Hematite deposits, which are crucial for the domestic steel industry.
• Major mining areas in the Singhbhum belt include Noamundi, Gua, and Kiriburu.
• Iron ore in this region is typically associated with the Iron Ore Series of the Dharwar geological system.
• The Odisha-Jharkhand belt is considered the largest iron ore producing region in the country, characterized by superior quality ores and extensive reserves.
• Other significant iron ore belts in India include:
  • Durg-Bastar-Chandrapur belt: Located in Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra, famous for the Bailadila mines.
  • Bellary-Chitradurga-Chikkamagaluru-Tumakuru belt: Located in Karnataka, known for the Kudremukh mines.
  • Maharashtra-Goa belt: Known for lower-grade ores but strategically important due to proximity to ports for export.
• India ranks among the top iron ore producing nations globally, with Hematite and Magnetite being the two most commercially exploited varieties.