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Geography GK · Q165

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Competitive Exams · Geography GK · question 165

Q165

Iron ore mining in the former Soviet Union are in

A.
Kiruna
B.
Mesabi and Gegobic
C.
Krivoi Rog and Kerch basin
Answer
D.
Lorraine field

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Iron ore mining in the former Soviet Union are in Krivoi Rog and Kerch basin. About 70% of all iron ore production is concentrated in the Krivoy Rog Basin, which is the largest basin in the post-Soviet era with total reserves of 20 billion mt.