Question

Select the correct statements about iron ore deposits in Karnataka.

• A. Chikkamagaluru district ranks second in Karnataka for having iron ore deposits.
• B. Iron ore deposits are found in Hosadurga and Sandur in the Chitradurga district of Karnataka.
• C. Iron ore produced in Karnataka is entirely exported.
• D. Iron ore is found in Huliyara and Chikkanayakanahalli of the Tumakuru district.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (D)

Iron ore is found in Huliyara and Chikkanayakanahalli of the Tumakuru district.

Karnataka is a state with rich mineral resources. Chikkamagaluru district comes second in Karnataka for having abundant iron ore deposits. Iron ore deposits are found in Hosadurga and Sasalu in the Chitradurga district of Karnataka. These abundant reserves of iron ore are used in the iron and steel factory at Bhadravati and the Jindal Vijayanagar Iron and Steel factory near Ballari and the rest is exported.