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Difficulty: MediumState Economy, Agriculture, and Natural Resources

In the mineral economy of Odisha, which district contains the Sukinda valley, which accounts for over 90% of India's total chromite ore reserves?

  1. Jajpur districtAnswer
  2. B
    Koraput district
  3. C
    Mayurbhanj district
  4. D
    Jharsuguda district

Answer

Jajpur district is the correct answer as it houses the Sukinda valley chromite belt.
Jajpur district contains the famous Sukinda valley ultramafic complex, which holds more than 90% of India's total reserves of chromite ore, making it the hub of India's ferro-chrome and chromite mining industry.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the primary mineral in question and its main production center in India.
Chromite ore in India is predominantly mined in Odisha, specifically within the Sukinda valley.
Over 90% to 95% of India's chromite reserves are concentrated in this single geological formation.
2
Map the Sukinda valley to its parent administrative district in Odisha.
Sukinda valley is located in Jajpur district.
Administrative district mapping is essential for state-level general knowledge assessments.

Key Concept

State Natural Resources and Mineral Belts of Odisha
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Topics

State Economy, Agriculture, and Natural Resources

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