Geography
(i) Name two characteristics of iron ore deposits in India that facilitate their optimum use in the iron and steel plants.
(ii) Name two industries that require iron ore as raw material.
Answer
(i) Two characteristics of iron ore deposits in India that facilitate their optimum use in the iron and steel plants are-
- Iron ore deposits occur as hill masses and are easily accessible.
- They are found in close proximity to the areas producing coal, dolomite, limestone and manganese.
(ii) Two industries that require iron ore as raw material are iron and steel industries.
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