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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 districtCevap
  2. B
    Koraput district
  3. C
    Mayurbhanj district
  4. D
    Jharsuguda district

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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.

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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.

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State Natural Resources and Mineral Belts of Odisha
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State Economy, Agriculture, and Natural Resources

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