Kollam
Kozhikode
Thrissur
Kannur Answer: b
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The correct answer is b) Kozhikode.
Iron ore deposits are mainly found in the Malabar region of Kerala, which is in the northern part of the state. The main iron ore mines are located in the districts of Kozhikode, Kannur, and Wayanad.
The iron ore deposits in Kerala are of two types: haematite and magnetite. Haematite is the more common type, and it is found in the form of bedded ore bodies. Magnetite is less common, and it is found in the form of disseminated ore bodies.
The iron ore deposits in Kerala are of high quality, and they are used to produce iron and steel. The iron ore industry is an important part of the economy of Kerala.
Here is a brief description of each option:
- Option a) Kollam: Kollam is a district in the southern part of Kerala. There are no iron ore deposits in Kollam.
- Option b) Kozhikode: Kozhikode is a district in the northern part of Kerala. There are large iron ore deposits in Kozhikode.
- Option c) Thrissur: Thrissur is a district in the central part of Kerala. There are no iron ore deposits in Thrissur.
- Option d) Kannur: Kannur is a district in the northern part of Kerala. There are large iron ore deposits in Kannur.