Question

The ore that can be used for extraction of iron is:

• A. Bauxite.
• B. Haematite
• C. Copper pyrites
• D. Malachite

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Haematite

Correct option explanation

(b) Haematite ore is used for the extraction of iron.

Ores: The minerals from which metals can be recovered profitably are called ores. All ores are minerals but all minerals are not ores.

Incorrect option explanation

(a) Bauxite ore is used for the extraction of aluminium.

(c) Copper pyrites ore is used for the extraction of copper.

(d) Malachite ore is used for the extraction of copper.

Haematite ore is used for the extraction of iron, therefore option (b) haematite is the correct answer.