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Misc UPPSC 2022 GS-I
Question

Which two of the following States are the leading producers of Iron-Ore in India as per the Annual Report of the Ministry of Mines 2020-21 ?

1. Odisha
2. Chhattisgarh
3. Jharkhand
4. Karnataka

Select the correct answer from the code given below :
Code:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: 1 and 2

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “1 and 2”.
As of May 2024, India's iron ore production is primarily from the following states: Odisha: 53.82% and Chhattisgarh: 16.27%
Odisha is the top producer of iron ore in India, followed closely by Chhattisgarh. These states have the largest deposits and production capacities in the country, making them central to India's iron ore output.

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Match List – I with List – Il and select the correct answer from the code given below the lists.
List – I (Waterfalls of India) – List – II (Location)

A. Dudhsagar – 1. Karnataka
B. Barkana – 2. Odisha
C. Khandadhar – 3. Himachal Pradesh
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Code:
A B C D
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