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UPPSC 2023 GS-I World Geography
Question

'Mount Newman' is famous for which of the following minerals?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: Iron ore

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Iron ore”.
Mount Newman, located in Western Australia, is famous for its significant deposits of iron ore.
It is one of the largest iron ore mining areas in the world, contributing substantially to Australia's iron ore production. The Mount Newman railway is a key transport route that helps move the iron ore from the mine to the ports for export.

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