Previous year MCQs

Indian Geography UPPSC 2015 GS-I
Question

Which among the following is the largest mechanized mine in India?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: Bailadila mine

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Bailadila mine”.
The Bailadila mine in Chhattisgarh is India's largest mechanized mine. It's a complex of two large surface mines, Bacheli and Kirandul, that produce high-grade iron ore.

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