The iron ore mines of Gurumahisani, Sulaipet, Kiruburu, and Bonai are located in which state of India?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Odisha
In Odisha, iron ore occurs in a series of hill ranges in the Sundergarh, Mayurbhanj and Kendujhar districts. The important mines are:
Gurumahisani, Sulaipet and Badampahar — Mayurbhanj district
Kiruburu — Kendujhar district
Bonai — Sundergarh district
These mines form part of the Odisha–Jharkhand belt, one of the richest iron ore regions of India.