Скачать или смотреть UPPSC 2025 | Iron Ore Mines of India Explained | Odisha to Karnataka Chronology

Exam: UPPSC PCS (Prelims) 2025 – Held on 12 October 2025

Question: Match the following Iron Ore Mines with their States:
A. Gurumahisani B. Bailadila C. Noamundi D. Kudremukh
Correct Answer: (d) A–3 B–4 C–1 D–2

Explanation:
Gurumahisani – Odisha | Bailadila – Chhattisgarh | Noamundi – Jharkhand | Kudremukh – Karnataka.
These four are India’s most important iron ore centres forming the mineral backbone of eastern and southern India. Gurumahisani was India’s first mine (1908), Bailadila holds the richest hematite ore, Noamundi powers Tata Steel operations, and Kudremukh pioneered advanced pelletization technology.

Verified Sources:

1. Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM) – Iron Ore Statistics 2024–25


2. Geological Survey of India – Mineral Atlas of India, 2024 Edition


3. NMDC Annual Report 2023–24 – Ministry of Steel


4. KIOCL Annual Report 2023–24 – Government of India


5. India Year Book 2024 – Energy & Mineral Resources Chapter



Useful for: UPPSC | BPSC | UPSC | SSC | RRB | UGC NET | State PCS | NDA | CDS Exams


#UPPSC #UPPSC2025 #UPSC #IndianGeography #IronOre #Bailadila #Kudremukh #MineralResources #CurrentAffairs #Ankurit