Which state among the following is a major contributor to India's iron ore reserves?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. Karnataka.
Karnataka is one of the leading contributors to India's iron ore production and reserves, particularly known for its high-grade magnetite and hematite ores.
The state’s major mining belts are located in the Bellary-Hospet region, Chikmagalur (Bababudan hills), and the Chitradurga-Tumkur belt.
These reserves are vital for India's steel industry and export market, with the Kudremukh mines historically being a significant site for magnetite ore.