Question

Q. With reference to Iron ore, which of the following statements is/are correct?

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

• A.
  1 and 3 only
• B.
  2 and 3 only
• C.
  1, 2 and 3
• D.
  3 only

Answer 1

The correct option is D

3 only
Explanation:

Statement 1 is incorrect: China has the largest reserve of iron ore in Asia. China is the world's largest producer of iron ore with Brazil and Australia at the second and third position respectively.

Statement 2 is incorrect: The two main types of iron ore found in India are Haematite and Magnetite. In India, Magnetite is the best kind and most important iron ore. It contains about 72 percent metallic iron in it. Haematite contains about 60-70 percent metallic iron in it.

Statement 3 is correct: In Karnataka, iron ore deposits occur in Kudremukh in the Chikmagalur district. It also occurs in the Sandur-Hospet area of Ballari district, Baba Budan hills and parts of Shivamogga, Chitradurga and Tumkur districts.