Q. “Bailadila Iron ore mine” is located in which of the following state?

[A] Jharkhand

[B] Karnataka

[C] Chhattisgarh

[D] Odisha

Answer: C
Notes:

Durg-Bastar-Chandrapur belt lies in Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra.

  • Very high grade hematites are found in the famous Bailadila range of hills in the Bastar district of Chattisgarh.
  • The range of hills comprises of 14 deposits of super high grade hematite iron ore. It has the best physical properties needed for steel making.
  • Iron ore from these mines is exported to Japan and South Korea via Vishakhapatnam port.

Source: ForumIAS

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