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Major Iron Ore Belts in India

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Which major Indian port is used to export iron ore from the Bailadila range of hills in Chhattisgarh?

Mangaluru

Mumbai

Kolkata

Vishakhapatnam (correct)

Which Indian state is home to the Bailadila range of hills, which contain super high grade hematite iron ore deposits?

Karnataka

Chhattisgarh (correct)

Jharkhand

Odisha

Where are the Kudremukh iron ore mines located in India?

Durg-Bastar-Chandrapur belt of Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra

Western Ghats of Karnataka (correct)

Mayurbhanj and Kendujhar districts of Odisha

Bastar district of Chhattisgarh

Which Indian state is home to the Durg-Bastar-Chandrapur belt, which contains very high grade hematite iron ore?

Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra Signup and view all the answers

In which Indian state is the Odisha-Jharkhand iron ore belt located?

Odisha and Jharkhand Signup and view all the answers

How is the iron ore from the Kudremukh mines in Karnataka transported to the port?

By pipeline as slurry Signup and view all the answers

What unique physical properties of the Bailadila hematite iron ore deposits make them particularly suitable for steelmaking?

The Bailadila range of hills in Chhattisgarh contain 14 deposits of super high grade hematite iron ore with the best physical properties needed for steelmaking. Signup and view all the answers

How does the transportation method for the Kudremukh iron ore differ from traditional rail or road transport?

The iron ore from the Kudremukh mines is transported as slurry through a pipeline to a port near Mangaluru. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the Kudremukh iron ore mines in a global context?

The Kudremukh deposits are known to be one of the largest in the world. Signup and view all the answers

Identify the specific districts/regions where high-grade hematite iron ore is found within the Odisha-Jharkhand belt.

In Odisha, high-grade hematite ore is found in Badampahar mines in the Mayurbhanj and Kendujhar districts. In Jharkhand, hematite iron ore is mined in Gua and Noamundi of the Singbhum district. Signup and view all the answers

What unique characteristic distinguishes the Kudremukh mines from other iron ore operations in India?

The Kudremukh mines located in the Western Ghats of Karnataka are a 100 per cent export unit. Signup and view all the answers

Explain the strategic importance of the iron ore exports from the Bailadila range to specific countries.

Iron ore from the Bailadila mines is exported to Japan and South Korea via the Vishakhapatnam port, indicating the importance of these high-quality reserves for the steel industries of those nations. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Iron Ore Belts in India

Odisha-Jharkhand belt is a major iron ore belt, with high-grade hematite ore found in Badampahar mines in Mayurbhanj and Kendujhar districts of Odisha.
In the adjoining Singbhum district of Jharkhand, haematite iron ore is mined in Gua and Noamundi.

Durg-Bastar-Chandrapur Belt

This belt lies in Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra.
The famous Bailadila range of hills in the Bastar district of Chhattisgarh has 14 deposits of super high-grade hematite iron ore.
The iron ore from these mines has the best physical properties needed for steel making.
It is exported to Japan and South Korea via a Vishakhapatnam port.

Ballari-Chitradurga-Chikkamagaluru-Tumakuru Belt

This belt is located in Karnataka and has large reserves of iron ore.
The Kudremukh mines, located in the Western Ghats of Karnataka, are a 100% export unit.
Kudremukh deposits are known to be one of the largest in the world.
The ore is transported as slurry through a pipeline to a port near Mangaluru.

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Explore the major iron ore belts in India which include the Odisha-Jharkhand belt and the Durg-Bastar-Chandrapur belt. Learn about the locations where high-grade hematite ores are found in different districts of Odisha, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, and Maharashtra.