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Consider the following pairs of mineral resources and their principal mining belts in India: 1. Bailadila mines: High-grade haematite iron ore in Chhattisgarh. 2. Khetri copper belt: Copper deposits in Rajasthan. 3. Jaduguda mines: Uranium deposits in Jharkhand. Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3✓ Correct Answer
💡 Solution & Explanation
All three pairs are correctly matched. Bailadila in Chhattisgarh is renowned for massive deposits of high-grade haematite iron ore exported primarily to steel plants. Khetri in Rajasthan is the premier mining district for copper extraction in India. Jaduguda in the Singhbhum district of Jharkhand holds the distinction of being India's first operational uranium mine. These mineral belts form the backbone of Indian heavy industries.
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