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Difficulty: EasyState Economy, Agriculture, and Natural Resources

Arrange the following major mineral-producing districts of Odisha in geographical sequence from North to South:

  1. 1Sundargarh District
  2. 2Rayagada District
  3. 3Koraput District

Answer

The correct geographical sequence from North to South is Sundargarh District, followed by Rayagada District, and lastly Koraput District.
Sundargarh is situated in northern Odisha, Rayagada lies in south-central Odisha, and Koraput is located further south near the southern state border. Thus, the proper North to South order is Sundargarh District, Rayagada District, and Koraput District.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the latitude and regional position of Sundargarh District.
Sundargarh lies in northern Odisha (approx. 22° N latitude).
Establishing the northernmost anchor item.
2
Identify the geographical position of Rayagada District relative to Sundargarh and Koraput.
Rayagada is located in south-central Odisha (approx. 19.17° N latitude).
Placing the intermediate district.
3
Determine the southernmost district among the given options.
Koraput lies in southern Odisha (approx. 18.81° N latitude).
Establishing the southern anchor item.

Key Concept

Geographical distribution of bauxite and mineral belts in Odisha
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Topics

State Economy, Agriculture, and Natural Resources

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