Q. Consider the following statements:
1.India has the largest reserve of iron ore in Asia.
2.Two main types of ore found in India are haematite and magnetite.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation: India is endowed with fairly abundant resources of iron ore. It has the largest reserve of iron ore in Asia.
- The two main types of ore found in our country are haematite and magnetite.
- It has great demand in international market due to its superior quality.
- The iron ore mines occur in close proximity to the coal fields in the north-eastern plateau region of the country which adds to their advantage.
Source: NCERT – India & People Economy