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Difficulty: MediumState Economy, Agriculture, and Natural Resources

Match the prominent mining regions of Odisha in List-I with their corresponding primary mineral reserves in List-II, and select the correct matching pairs.

  • Panchpatmali (Koraput)Bauxite
  • Sukinda Valley (Jajpur)Chromite
  • Mayurbhanj DistrictIron Ore
  • Birmitrapur (Sundargarh)Limestone and Dolomite

Answer

Panchpatmali (Koraput) pairs with Bauxite; Sukinda Valley (Jajpur) pairs with Chromite; Mayurbhanj District pairs with Iron Ore; and Birmitrapur (Sundargarh) pairs with Limestone and Dolomite.
The correct pairings accurately link each state mining region with its primary mineral deposit: Panchpatmali with Bauxite (supplying NALCO), Sukinda Valley with Chromite (holding over 90% of national reserves), Mayurbhanj District with Iron Ore (Gorumahisani and Badampahar mines), and Birmitrapur with Limestone and Dolomite.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the primary mineral resource extracted from Panchpatmali in Koraput district.
Panchpatmali is famous for rich bauxite deposits utilized by NALCO.
Koraput district forms the core of Odisha's bauxite belt.
2
Identify the primary mineral found in Sukinda Valley of Jajpur district.
Sukinda Valley holds the vast majority of India's chromite ore reserves.
It is the chief supplier of chromite for ferro-chrome metallurgical industries.
3
Match Mayurbhanj district with its prominent historical mineral exploitation.
Mayurbhanj is known for high-grade iron ore mines such as Gorumahisani and Badampahar.
These iron ore belts were among the earliest mined in India for steel manufacturing.
4
Match Birmitrapur in Sundargarh district with its characteristic industrial minerals.
Birmitrapur is a major mining center for limestone and dolomite.
These flux minerals are vital inputs for iron and steel plants across Eastern India.

Key Concept

Distribution of major mineral reserves and mining belts in Odisha's state economy
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State Economy, Agriculture, and Natural Resources

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