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प्रश्न
Describe any three characteristics of the Durg-Bastar-Chandrapur Iron-ore belt in India.
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उत्तर
- Lies in Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra.
- Very high-grade hematites are found in the famous Bailadila range of hills in the Bastar district of Chattisgarh.
- The range of hills comprises of 14 deposits of super high-grade hematite iron ore.
- It has the best physical properties needed for steel making.
- Iron ore from these mines is exported to Japan and South Korea via Vishakapatnam port.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
(30.1) Two features A and B are marked on the given political outline map of India. Identify these features with the help of the following information and write their correct names on the lines marked in the map:
A. Iron – ore mines
B. Terminal station of East – West corridor
(30.2) On the same political map of India, locate and label the following:
Vishakhapatnam – Software Technology Park

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