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In the mineral resources and mining sector of Karnataka, the Hutti Gold Mines—representing the primary operational commercial gold extraction and refining facility in India—are located in which district?

  1. A
    Ballari
  2. RaichurAnswer
  3. C
    Chitradurga
  4. D
    Tumakuru

Answer

Raichur district
Raichur district contains the Hutti Gold Mines, situated in Lingsugur taluk. Operated by the Hutti Gold Mines Company Limited (HGML), it is the premier functioning primary gold producing mine in India following the closure of the historic Kolar Gold Fields (KGF) in Kolar district.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the geological and industrial significance of the mineral facility named in the prompt.
The Hutti Gold Mines are operated by the Hutti Gold Mines Company Limited (HGML), a State Government of Karnataka undertaking, and constitute India's only major operational indigenous primary gold producing unit.
Establishing the specific mineral commodity (gold) and the operational mine site narrows down the geological greenstone belt.
2
Map the Hutti greenstone belt to its administrative district in Karnataka.
The Hutti greenstone belt and the town of Hutti are situated in Lingsugur taluk within Raichur district in northern Karnataka.
State public service examinations require precise district-level mapping for key state economic and mineral assets.
3
Differentiate Raichur from other major mining districts in Karnataka.
Ballari is predominantly an iron ore hub, Chitradurga is known for copper and manganese, and Tumakuru hosts secondary mineral prospects, confirming Raichur as the correct location.
Eliminating neighboring mineralized belts ensures accurate spatial attribution.

Key Concept

Spatial distribution of major mineral resources and mining enterprises in Karnataka
Estimated Time:1m 0s
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State Economy, Agriculture, and Natural Resources

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