Question

Which state is the largest producer of iron in India?
(A) Jharkhand
(B) Odisha
(C) Chhattisgarh
(D) Karnataka

Answer 1

Answer:

(A) Jharkhand

Explanation:

Jharkhand is the leading producer of iron ore with 25% the country's production.

Answer 2

Odisha is the largest producer of iron in India.  

Option (B)

Explanation:

• The mineral resources of Odisha play a very important role in India's mineral wealth.
• In India, the major percentage of iron ore i.e. 34% of a total source is contributed by Odisha alone followed by Karnataka and others.
• Currently, there are many iron ore mines in Odisha that are continuously digging up the varieties of grades of irons.
• Iron ores are extracted from the sedimentary rocks where they are deposited. Magnetic techniques are used to extract it for the various uses