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Q63 (CAPF/2021) Geography › Indian Economic Geography › Mineral resource distribution Answer Verified

Which of the following main types of iron ores are found in India? 1. Haematite 2. Magnetite 3. Limonite 4. Siderite Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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The correct answer is Option 1 (1 and 2 only). While there are four primary types of iron ore, the Indian mining sector and resource distribution are overwhelmingly dominated by Haematite and Magnetite.

  • Haematite: Known as "red ore," it accounts for about 79% of India's total hematite resources. It is found primarily in the Dharwar and Cuddapah rock systems in states like Odisha, Jharkhand, and Chhattisgarh.
  • Magnetite: Known as "black ore" with high magnetic properties, it constitutes about 21% of India's iron resources, majorly located in Karnataka (Bababudan hills), Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu.

Although Limonite and Siderite (inferior quality ores) exist globally, they are not classified as "main" types found in significant, commercially exploitable quantities in India. UPSC often distinguishes between "major" or "main" resources versus trace occurrences, making Option 1 the most accurate representation of India's mineral profile.

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