alleryWhich is the most important metallic mineral by tonnage in India's industry?
ABauxite
BManganese
CCopper
DIron ore
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Iron ore
1. Your syllabus highlights iron ore as the basic mineral and the backbone of industrial development.
2. Magnetite has the highest content of iron (up to 70%).
3. Bauxite, copper and manganese are important but rank below iron ore in industrial use.
_Source: syllabus Geography Contemporary India - II, Ch 5 "Minerals and Energy Resources", §Iron Ore ¶1_
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