Which of the following are well known for iron ore mining?
A. Khetri
B. Gurumahisani
C. Kiriburu
D. Noamundi
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → B, C and D only
A. Khetri Incorrect. Khetri is a copper site in Rajasthan, not an iron ore mine.
B. Gurumahisani Correct. It is one of the important iron ore mines of Odisha, in the Mayurbhanj hill ranges.
C. Kiriburu Correct. Kiriburu is an iron ore mine in Kendujhar, Odisha.
D. Noamundi Correct. Noamundi, with Gua, is among the important iron ore mines of Jharkhand, in the Singhbhum districts.
NCERT (2025-26): “Iron Ore … 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). Similar hill ranges, Jharkhand has some of the oldest iron ore mines and most of the iron and steel plants are located around them. Most of the important mines such as Noamundi and Gua are located in Poorbi and Pashchimi Singhbhum districts.…” “Copper … The Copper deposits mainly occur in Singhbhum district in Jharkhand, Balaghat district in Madhya Pradesh and Jhunjhunu and Alwar districts in Rajasthan.…”
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