MINERAL AND ENERGY RESOURCES IN INDIA
INDIAN MINERALS AND INDUSTRIES
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coal
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iron
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copper
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both (b) and (c)
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Detailed explanation-1: -It is noted for it’s Chromites deposits and iron ore mine by the Singhbhum Chromites Company and the TISCO.
Detailed explanation-2: -Singhbhum is known for its iron ore deposits and it provides for the iron ore requirements of the IISCO steel plants located at Hirapur, Kulti and Burnpur.
Detailed explanation-3: -Chiria is a census town in Pashchimi Singhbhum district in the state of Jharkhand, India. India’s largest iron ore mine with reserves of 2 billion tonnes of iron ore is located here. The mine is operated by Steel Authority of India Limited.
Detailed explanation-4: -Singhbhum gets its name from the 16th century military general Man Singh 1 who is known for his conquests Of Bihar, Odisha and parts of Bengal. He later also served as the governor (Subahdar) of this region during the reign of King Akbar.