Practicing Success

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:
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