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Which of the following represents the correct sequence of these major bauxite mining regions in India when arranged from North to South based on their geographical location?

  1. 1Lohardaga (Jharkhand)
  2. 2Amarkantak Plateau (Madhya Pradesh)
  3. 3Panchpatmali (Odisha)
  4. 4Shevaroy Hills (Tamil Nadu)

Answer

The correct sequence from North to South is: Lohardaga (Jharkhand) → Amarkantak Plateau (Madhya Pradesh) → Panchpatmali (Odisha) → Shevaroy Hills (Tamil Nadu).
Arranging the regions by their north-to-south geographical coordinates yields: Lohardaga, Jharkhand (23.43∘ N23.43^\circ\text{ N}) →\rightarrow Amarkantak Plateau, Madhya Pradesh (22.67∘ N22.67^\circ\text{ N}) →\rightarrow Panchpatmali, Odisha (18.76∘ N18.76^\circ\text{ N}) →\rightarrow Shevaroy Hills, Tamil Nadu (11.83∘ N11.83^\circ\text{ N}).

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the geographical location and latitudinal position of Lohardaga.
Lohardaga lies in Jharkhand on the Chota Nagpur Plateau at approximately 23.43∘ N23.43^\circ\text{ N} latitude, making it the northernmost among the given bauxite regions.
Establishing the northernmost anchor point based on state coordinates.
2
Identify the latitudinal position of the Amarkantak Plateau.
The Amarkantak Plateau in Madhya Pradesh is situated at approximately 22.67∘ N22.67^\circ\text{ N} latitude, placing it just south of Lohardaga.
Comparing latitudinal coordinates between Chota Nagpur and Maikala/Amarkantak ranges.
3
Identify the latitudinal position of Panchpatmali.
Panchpatmali in Koraput district, southern Odisha, lies at approximately 18.76∘ N18.76^\circ\text{ N} latitude, positioning it south of Amarkantak.
Locating India's largest producing bauxite deposit in the Eastern Ghats belt.
4
Identify the latitudinal position of the Shevaroy Hills.
Shevaroy Hills in Salem district, Tamil Nadu, is located at approximately 11.83∘ N11.83^\circ\text{ N} latitude, forming the southernmost bauxite region in this group.
Pinpointing the southern peninsular bauxite reserve location.

Key Concept

Geographical Distribution and Latitudinal Location of Major Bauxite Deposits in India
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