Practice Questions

major iron ore belts in India are:

• Odisha: Known for high-grade hematite ores, particularly in the Mayurbhanj and Kendujhar districts. The Gua and Barajamda areas are also important.

• Jharkhand: Rich deposits are found in the Noamundi and Gua regions of the Singhbhum district.

• Chhattisgarh: Major production comes from the Bailadila range in the Dantewada district and the Dalli-Rajhara range.

• Karnataka: The Sandur-Hospet region in Bellary district and the Chikmagalur district are key producing areas.

• Goa: Significant production, primarily exported through Mormugao port.

• Madhya Pradesh: While iron ore is found, it is not a primary producing region compared to the others. Deposits exist in Jabalpur and Rewa districts.

• Maharashtra: The Ratnagiri district has some iron ore deposits, but it is not a major production hub for iron ore in India.

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