India Iron-Ore Reserves
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Question (English)
India accounts for nearly what percentage of the world's total iron-ore reserves?
- 2 per cent
- 5 per cent
- 8 per cent ✓ Correct
- 12 per cent
Explanation:
Correct Answer Explanation
India accounts for nearly 8 per cent of the world's total iron-ore reserves.
Key Points:
- India has abundant natural resources: rich soil, rivers, forests, minerals.
- Large deposits of iron-ore, coal and natural gas are found.
- Other minerals include bauxite, copper, chromate, diamonds, gold, lead, lignite, manganese, zinc, uranium.
Why Other Options Are Wrong
- A, B, D: The correct figure is 8 per cent.
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