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Standard IX
Geography
Bauxite and Its Distribution in Karnataka
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Bauxite ore located in Belgavi is used to make aluminium for which of the following company?
A
Aluminium Production Company of India
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Indian Aluminium Company
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Bharat Aluminium Company
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National Aluminium Company
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The correct option is
B
Indian Aluminium Company
Bauxite ore is heavily used in the Indian Aluminium Company factory located at Belgavi.
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(ii) the iron (III) oxide?
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"By dissolving aluminium oxide in cryolite, a __________ (conducting/non-conducting) solution is produced.
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