Q26. Consider the following statements related to Iron ore Distribution in India.

1. Karnataka has more than half of the reserves of magnetite ore in India.

2. Chhatisgarh has the highest reserves of hematite ore in India.

3. Hematite and magnetite are the two most important iron ores found in India.

Which of the above statement(s) is/are NOT correct?

(a) Only 1 and 2

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(b) Only 2 and 3

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(d) None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is C
(c) Only 2

Explanation: Iron Ore Distribution in India

1. Hematite and magnetite are the two most important iron ores in India.

2. Hematite: Odisha 33%, Jharkhand 26%, Chhattisgarh 18% and rest in Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Maharashtra, MP, Rajasthan, UP.

3. Magnetite: Karnataka 73%, Andhra Pradesh 14%, Rajasthan 5%, Tamil Nadu 4.9% and rest in Assam, Bihar, Goa, Jharkhand, Kerala, MH, Meghalaya and Nagaland.

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78. Consider the following statements related to Iron Ore Distribution in India

i) Hematite and magnetite are the two most important iron ores in India

ii) Karnataka has more than half of the reserves of magnetite ore in India.

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