Social Science (087) — AI-generated practice question

Durg–Bastar–Chandrapur Belt (Chhattisgarh & Maharashtra): The Bailadila range in Bastar district contains 14 deposits of super high grade hematite iron ore. It has the best physical properties needed for steel making. The ore is exported to Japan and South Korea via Vishakhapatnam port.

Ballari–Chitradurga–Chikkamagaluru–Tumakuru Belt (Karnataka): It has large reserves of iron ore. The Kudremukh mines in the Western Ghats are a 100% export unit and are among the largest deposits in the world. The ore is transported as slurry through a pipeline to a port near Mangaluru.

Source: Chapter 5, Iron Ore (Ferrous Minerals)

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• The question has two belts to describe — give roughly equal space to each.
• Key special features examiners look for: super high grade hematite / best for steel making / exported via Vishakhapatnam for Bailadila; 100% export unit / largest in world / slurry pipeline to Mangaluru for Kudremukh.
• Do not confuse the export ports: Vishakhapatnam (Bailadila) ≠ Mangaluru (Kudremukh).
• Spelling matters: Bailadila, Kudremukh, Vishakhapatnam — practise these.