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Which two types of iron ore are mainly found in India?
ABauxite and laterite
BLignite and anthracite
CMonazite and ilmenite
DHaematite and magnetite
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Haematite and magnetite
1. India has Asia's largest iron ore reserve.
2. The two main ores are haematite and magnetite.
3. Their quality is prized abroad.
_Source: NCERT Class 12 Geography, India People and Economy, Chapter 7, Mineral and Energy Resources._
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