Q498
Which districts of Karnataka have the largest deposits of Iron Ore?
A.
Ballari
AnswerB.
Belagavi
C.
Bengaluru Urban
D.
Mandya
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
Iron ores are widely distributed. High grade ore deposits are those of Kemmangundi in Bababudan hills of Chikmagalur district and Sandur and Hospet in Ballari [Lot of Mining Mafia]. Most of the ores are high grade haematite and magnetite.