Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

India-People and Economy: Mineral and Energy resources

Question:

Which of the following main types of iron ores are found in India?

Options:

Haematite

Haematite and Magnetite

Titanomagnetite

Haematite, titanomagnetite and Magnetite

Correct Answer:

Haematite and Magnetite

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 2: Haematite and Magnetite

NCERt: "India is endowed with fairly abundant resources of iron ore. It has the largest reserve of iron ore in Asia. The two main types of ore found in our country are haematite and magnetite. It has great demand in international market due to its superior quality. The iron ore mines occur in close proximity to the coal fields in the north-eastern plateau region of the country which adds to their advantage."