Which one among the following places is not an iron-ore mining area?

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Q: 26 (NDA-II/2015)

Which one among the following places is not an iron-ore mining area?

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Geography

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NDA-II

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The correct answer is option 2, Zawar. Zawar is not an iron-ore mining area. To better understand the options, let`s look at each one individually.

Option 1, Badampahar, is an iron-ore mining area. Iron ore is mined in Badampahar, which is located in the Mayurbhanj district of Odisha, India.

Option 2, Zawar, is not an iron-ore mining area. Zawar is actually known for its lead and zinc mines, located in Rajasthan, India. It is one of the largest mining areas in the country for lead and zinc production, but not for iron ore.

Option 3, Bailadila, is an iron-ore mining area. Bailadila is located in the Dantewada district of Chhattisgarh, India and is known for its large deposits of high-grade iron ore.

Option 4, Anantpur, is an iron-ore mining area. Anantpur is a city in Andhra Pradesh, India, where iron ore mining is carried out.

So, to summarize, options 1, 3, and 4 are iron-ore mining areas, while option 2, Zawar