Railways R.R.C. (Mumbai) Solved Paper Held on 2-11-2014 - II

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    Which of the following groups of states have largest deposit of iron ore?

    A) Unified Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka

    B) Jharkhand and Orissa

    C) Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra

    D) West Bengal and Assam

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    In India, Jharkhand and Odisha (Orissa) states have the larget deposit of Iron ore which is a crux for industrial development in the country, that largely influences the economic status. Major resources of iron ore in the form of hematite are located in Odisha-5,930 million tonnes (33%) at 1st place and Jharkhand-4,597 million tonnes (26%) at II place in the country.


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