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Notuburu iron ore mines are located in

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Answer options

  1. Singhbhum District
  2. Mayurbhanj District
  3. B Durg Districtaster District
  4. Durg District

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Singhbhum District

Explanation: The Notuburu (Noamundi) Iron Ore Mines are located in the Singhbhum district of Jharkhand. 📚 Other Information: ▪️ The Noamundi mines are among India’s oldest mechanised iron ore mines. ▪️ Operated mainly by Tata Steel, they supply ore to Jamshedpur Steel Plant. ▪️ Located in the Singhbhum belt, which is rich in hematite iron ore. ▪️ The region also contains manganese and copper deposits. ▪️ Iron ore here has high iron content and low impurities. ▪️ Mining began in the early 20th century under British rule. ▪️ The ore is used both domestically and for export. ▪️ It is a part of the Chotanagpur mineral belt, one of India’s richest resource zones.