Q. Match List – I with List – II and choose the correct answer using the code given below the lists.
List – I (Iron-ore Mines)
A. Gurumahisani
B. Bailadila
C. Noamundi
D. Kudremukh
List – II (State)
1. Jharkhand
2. Karnataka
3. Odisha
4. Chhattisgarh
a) A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1
b) A-4, B-3, C-1, D-2
c) A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1
d) A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2
Correct Answer: d) A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2
Question from UPPSC Prelims 2025
Explanation:
Correct mapping:
– A. Gurumahisani → Odisha (3): Located in Mayurbhanj district; one of the earliest iron-ore mining sites developed by TISCO.
– B. Bailadila → Chhattisgarh (4): Major NMDC iron-ore deposits in Dantewada (Bastar region).
– C. Noamundi → Jharkhand (1): In West Singhbhum; a key Tata Steel captive mine.
– D. Kudremukh → Karnataka (2): In Chikkamagaluru district; operated by KIOCL.
Thus, Option 4 (A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2) is correct.
