Identify the INCORRECT pair (State and Iron-ore producing region) from the following.

Correct option is C

​The correct answer is (c) Madhya Pradesh - Ratnagiri

Explanation:

The incorrect pair is Madhya Pradesh - Ratnagiri, because Ratnagiri is in Maharashtra, not Madhya Pradesh, and it is known for bauxite deposits rather than iron ore.

Information Booster:

India is one of the largest producers of iron ore, and major reserves are found in states like Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Jharkhand, and Goa. The important iron ore-producing regions in these states are:

1. Odisha - Badampahar:
• Badampahar in Mayurbhanj district is a major iron ore mining region in Odisha.
• Other iron ore-rich regions in Odisha include Keonjhar (Barbil), Sundargarh (Koira), and Joda.
2. Karnataka - Kudremukh:
• Kudremukh in the Chikkamagaluru district is a famous iron ore mining region.
• However, mining was banned in Kudremukh due to environmental concerns.
• Other iron ore-producing regions in Karnataka: are Bellary, Chitradurga, and Tumkur.
3. Chhattisgarh - Bailadila:
• Bailadila hills in Dantewada district are among India's largest iron ore-producing regions.
• Chhattisgarh is a major contributor to India's iron ore production.

• Iron Ore Reserves in India:
• Largest Iron Ore Producing State: Odisha (~50% of India's production).
• India’s Leading Iron Ore Exporting Ports: Paradip (Odisha), Mormugao (Goa), Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh).