Describe any three characteristics of the Durg-Bastar-Chandrapur Iron-ore belt in India
Minerals and Energy Resources (10)Describe any three characteristics of the Durg-Bastar-Chandrapur Iron-ore belt in India.
Answer
Characteristics of Durg-Bastar-Chandrapur Iron-ore belt in India:
- The region lies in Chattisgarh and Maharashtra .
- It has the best physical properties needed for steel making.
- Iron ore from these mines is exported to Japan and South Korea via Vishakhapatnam port.
- Very high grade haematite ores are found in the famous Bailadila ranges of hills in the Bastar district.
- The range of hills comprises of 14 deposits of super high grade haematite iron ore.
Exam Year:
2017
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