Describe any three characteristics of the Durg-Bastar-Chandrapur Iron-ore belt in India

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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:

  1. The region lies in Chattisgarh and Maharashtra .
  2. It has the best physical properties needed for steel making.
  3. Iron ore from these mines is exported to Japan and South Korea via Vishakhapatnam port.
  4. Very high grade haematite ores are found in the famous Bailadila ranges of hills in the Bastar district.
  5. The range of hills comprises of 14 deposits of super high grade haematite iron ore.
Exam Year: 2017