Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

India-People and Economy: Mineral and Energy resources

Question:

Which of the following mining area of iron ore is in Karnataka?

Options:

Gurumohisani Badempahar

Noamundi, Gua

Baba Buden Hills, Kudermukh

Bhandara, Ratnagiri

Correct Answer:

Baba Buden Hills, Kudermukh

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → Baba Buden Hills, Kudermukh

The major iron ore mining area in Karnataka is Baba Buden Hills (Kudremukh), located in the Chikmagaluru district. 

The other mining areas listed in the options are located in different states:

  • Gurumohisani Badempahar – Odisha

  • Noamundi, Gua – Jharkhand

  • Bhandara, Ratnagiri – Maharashtra