The state of Odisha is richly endowed with diverse mineral resources such as iron ore, chromite, and bauxite, which form the backbone of its mining-based economy. Based on their geographical positioning across the state's mineral belts, arrange the following mineral-rich districts of Odisha in order from North to South.
- 1Mayurbhanj District (Gorumahisani iron ore belt)
- 2Keonjhar District (Joda and Gandhamardan iron/manganese belt)
- 3Jajpur District (Sukinda valley chromite belt)
- 4Koraput District (Panchpatmali bauxite belt)
Answer
The correct sequence from North to South is: Mayurbhanj District, followed by Keonjhar District, then Jajpur District, and finally Koraput District.
The geographical progression from North to South starts with Mayurbhanj District (northern border area), followed by Keonjhar District immediately to its south, then Jajpur District in central Odisha, and concludes with Koraput District in southern Odisha.
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Key Concept
Geographical distribution of major state mineral belts and administrative districts