45th B.P.S.C. (Pre), 2001
Which is the most important district of Jharkhand in iron ore production?
aDaltonganj
bHazaribagh
cDhanbad
dSinghbhum✓ Correct
Explanation
The Singhbhum region of Jharkhand (East and West Singhbhum districts) holds the most important place in iron-ore production. The iron ore obtained from here is used in the Jamshedpur and Bokaro steel industries. 2023-24 (P), According to the Indian Minerals Yearbook, 2024 Odisha is India’s top iron-ore producing state.
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