Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

India-People and Economy: Mineral and Energy resources

Question:

Which of the following area (s) in Orissa is/are famous for iron ore?

Options:

Sundergarh and Mayurbhanj

Mayurbhanj and Jhar

Sundergarh, Mayurbhanj and Jhar

Sundergarh, Mayurbhanj, Dalli and Jhar

Correct Answer:

Sundergarh, Mayurbhanj and Jhar

Explanation:

In Odisha, iron ore occurs in a series of hill ranges in Sundergarh, Mayurbhanj and Jhar. The important mines are Gurumahisani, Sulaipet, Badampahar (Mayurbhaj), Kiruburu (Kendujhar) and Bonai (Sundergarh). Dalli mines are located in Durg (Chattisgarh).