Question

Mayurbhanj mines are known for which of the following metals?
1. Copper
2. Aluminum
3. Iron-ore
4. Bauxite

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : Iron-ore

The correct answer is Iron-ore.

• The town is famous for iron ore mines, which were the first iron ore mines developed in India in 1910, by Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanj Deo ruler of Princely State of Mayurbhanj.
  • He appointed Pramatha Nath Bose, a leading geologist in 1908 to survey the ore deposits.
  • Mayurbhanj is famous for its Chhau dance.
  • North Orissa University is located at Takatpur, Baripada (District Headquarter) in Mayurbhanj District.
  • Baripada is the district headquarters of Mayurbhanj. The Mayurbhanj palace, temples of Lord Jagannath & Mata Ambika are situated here among others.
  • Badampahar in mayurbhanj is the place where the iron ore mine located in the Indian sub-continent.
  • When taking into consideration, it is noted that in India, leading iron core manufacturing is made in the state of Orissa.