Iron Ore and Its Production in India

Q. Why is conservation of mineral resources essential? Explain.

Q. Which of the following factors need to be decided before converting a mineral deposit to a mine?

1. Concentration of minerals in the ore
2. The economic viability of a reserve
3. Ease of extraction of minerals
4. Distance of the mine from a market or industry

Q. India is the fourth largest producer of a certain mineral X. X is considered to be the backbone of industrial development in India.
From the following statements, select all that are true about X.

1. X, that is mined from the Bailadila hills in Chhattisgarh, is exported to other countries via the Visakhapatnam port.
2. X mined from the Maharashtra-Goa belt does not have the best quality.
3. X mined from the Maharashtra-Goa belt is exported to other countries via the Mangalore port.
4. X from Ballari-Chitradurga-Chikkamagaluru-
   Tumakuru belt is specifically mined for exports.

Q. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Which factors need to be decided before converting a mineral ‘deposit’ or ‘reserve’ into a mine?

1. the people living around the mine
2. concentration of minerals in the ore
3. location of the mine
4. economic viability of a mine

Q. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Which form of iron is known by the name of industrial iron?

1. Magnetite
2. Hematite
3. Limonite
4. Siderite

Q. Minerals need to be conserved because _________.

1. They are infinite and non-renewable
2. They are finite and non-renewable
3. They are finite and renewable
4. None of these

Q. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Which type of iron ore is extensively sought out in the electrical industry?

1. Magnetite
2. Hematite
3. Limonite
4. Siderite

Q. Which of the following factors need to be decided before converting a mineral deposit to a mine?

1. Concentration of minerals in the ore
2. The economic viability of a reserve
3. Ease of extraction of minerals
4. Distance of the mine from a market or industry

Q. . Describe the factors that play an important role in affecting the economic viability of a reserve. How does reserve turns in to a mine?

Q. Select your responses in alphabetical order.

and are the two varieties of iron ore found in India.

1. Haematite
2. Magnetite
3. Calcite
4. Bauxite

Q. How much of the total value of the production of metallic minerals in India is made up of ferrous minerals?

1. 1/4
2. 2/4
3. 3/4
4. 1/5

Q.

who is the biggest importer of indian iron ore?