Question

At present which state is the leading iron ore producer in India?
A. Orissa
B. Jharkhand
C. Chhattisgarh
D. Karnataka

Answer 1

Hint:
India is given a vast resource of iron ore. In distinct geological formations, iron ore occurs. However, the volcano-sedimentary Banded Iron Formation (BIF) of the Precambrian Age is associated with large economic deposits of iron ore.

Complete answer:
Ores are the minerals from which metal is profitably extracted. Haematite, Magnetite, Siderite, Iron Pyrites are the ores of the iron metal. The most significant deposits of iron ore on Earth are found in sedimentary rocks. Production of iron is the primary use of the iron ore. Most of the iron produced is then used to make steel, which is further used to make automobiles, furniture, tools, paper clips, and many more.
The largest producer of iron ore is in Karnataka. Almost twenty-five per cent of the total iron produced in-country comes from Karnataka. The major part of iron ore in Karnataka comes from the cities such as Kemmangundi in Baba Budan hills of Chikmagalur district, Sandur and Hospet in Bellary district, few amounts of iron or are also produced in districts like Chitradurga, Uttar Kannad, Shimoga, Dharwad and Tumkur.

Therefore, the correct answer is D

Note:
Karnataka Iron Ore mining fraternity is not able to market its ore freely. As export restrictions have been imposed, mining companies cannot either sell or export the ore to pellet manufacturers such as Kudremukh Iron Ore Company Ltd (Pellet manufacturer for export). Exports would most definitely help in the overall development of the country including foreign exchange as well as ensuring no stock build-up. Free trade of minerals exists all over the world, except Karnataka.