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Describe any three characteristics of the Durg-Bastar-Chandrapur Iron-ore belt in India. (CBSE 2017)

The Durg-Bastar-Chandrapur Iron-ore belt in India lies in Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra.

1. High-grade hematite’s are found in the famous Bailadila range of hills in the Bastar district of Chhattisgarh.

2. The range of hills comprises of 14 deposits of super high-grade hematite iron ore, having the best physical properties needed for steel making.

3. Iron ore from these mines is exported to Japan and South Korea via Vishakhapatnam port.

NOTE – Iron ore is the basic mineral and the backbone of industrial development. India is endowed with fairly abundant resources in iron ore, rich in good quality iron ores. The Durg-Bastar-Chandrapur Iron-ore belt is one of the major iron ore belts in India.

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