Identify the INCORRECT pair (State and Iron-ore producing region) from the following.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Madhya Pradesh - Ratnagiri.
The incorrect pair among the given options is Madhya Pradesh – Ratnagiri. Ratnagiri is a district located in Maharashtra, not Madhya Pradesh, and is known for its iron ore deposits. The other pairs are correctly matched: Odisha is associated with the Badampahar iron ore mines, Karnataka with the Kudremukh iron ore mines, and Chhattisgarh with the Bailadila iron ore mines. These regions are well-known for their rich iron ore reserves and contribute significantly to India’s iron and steel industry. Therefore, the Madhya Pradesh and Ratnagiri pairing is incorrect as Ratnagiri is not located in Madhya Pradesh.