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In the context of the economic geography and natural resource distribution of Chhattisgarh, which of the following pairs correctly matches the mining region with its primary mineral deposit?

  1. Bailadila (Dantewada district) – High-grade Hematite Iron OreAnswer
  2. B
    Mainpat Plateau (Surguja district) – High-grade Bituminous Coal
  3. C
    Korba Basin (Korba district) – Pyrolusite Manganese Ore
  4. D
    Chirmiri Belt (Koriya district) – Copper Ore deposits

Answer

Bailadila (Dantewada district) – High-grade Hematite Iron Ore
The pair matching Bailadila in Dantewada district with high-grade hematite iron ore is correct. Bailadila is one of Asia's largest mechanized iron ore mines and supplies iron ore to the Bhilai Steel Plant as well as for export through Visakhapatnam port.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the mineral profile of Bailadila in Dantewada district.
Bailadila contains fourteen deposits of ultra-high-grade hematite iron ore (over 65% Fe content).
It is one of the most prominent iron ore complexes in India operated by NMDC.
2
Verify the mineral profiles of Mainpat, Korba, and Chirmiri.
Mainpat is famous for bauxite; Korba and Chirmiri are major coal mining basins.
Cross-referencing state economic survey data confirms that bauxite and coal are the primary minerals for these respective regions.

Key Concept

Geological distribution of mineral belts in Chhattisgarh
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State Economy, Agriculture, and Natural Resources

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