Match List-I with List-II.
| List-I (Minerals) | List-II (Places) | ||
| (a) | Bauxite | (i) | Singhbhum |
| (b) | Copper | (ii) | Bailadila |
| (c) | Iron-ore | (iii) | Sundergarh |
| (d) | Manganese | (iv) | Koraput |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → (a) - (iv), (b) - (i), (c) - (ii), (d) - (iii)
(a) Bauxite — this matches (iv) Koraput. Koraput in Odisha is one of the areas where bauxite production has been increasing.
(b) Copper — this matches (i) Singhbhum. Copper deposits mainly occur in Singhbhum district in Jharkhand.
(c) Iron-ore — this matches (ii) Bailadila. The iron ore belt of Jharkhand extends to Durg, Dantewara and Bailadila.
(d) Manganese — this matches (iii) Sundergarh. Sundergarh is one of the areas of Odisha where the major manganese mines are located.
NCERT (2026-27): “Bauxite … Odisha happens to be the largest producer of Bauxite. Kalahandi and Sambalpur are the leading producers. The other two areas which have been increasing their production are Bolangir and Koraput.” “Copper … The Copper deposits mainly occur in Singhbhum district in Jharkhand, Balaghat district in Madhya Pradesh and Jhunjhunu and Alwar districts in Rajasthan.” “Iron Ore … Most of the important mines such as Noamundi and Gua are located in Poorbi and Pashchimi Singhbhum districts. This belt further extends to Durg, Dantewara and Bailadila.” “Manganese … Madhya Pradesh and Odisha are the leading producers of Manganese. Major mines in Odisha are located in the central part of the iron ore belt of India, particularly in Bonai, Kendujhar, Sundergarh, Gangpur, Koraput, Kalahandi and Bolangir.” |