Correct option is A
Correct Answer: A. Karnataka
Shivamogga district, located in the state of Karnataka, is famous for its Iron-Ore and Manganese mineral deposits. Karnataka is one of the leading producers of iron ore in India, with significant mining activities in districts like Ballari, Chitradurga, Shivamogga, and Tumkur. The rich deposits contribute to Karnataka's role in India's steel industry.
- Karnataka is the second-largest producer of iron ore in India, after Odisha.
- The Kudremukh Iron Ore Company Limited (KIOCL), a major iron ore producer, is located in Karnataka.
- Shivamogga is also known for limestone, quartz, and granite deposits.
- The mining industry in Karnataka supports steel plants like JSW Steel and Bhadravati Steel Plant.
- Karnataka is a major exporter of iron ore to China and other countries.
- Maharashtra : Maharashtra has bauxite and coal but is not a major iron ore producer.
- Rajasthan : Rajasthan is rich in copper, zinc, and marble, but not iron ore.
- Jharkhand : Jharkhand is a major producer of iron ore but does not include Shivamogga district.