Which one among the following places is not an iron-ore mining area?

Which one among the following places is not an iron-ore mining area?

[amp_mcq option1=”Badampahar” option2=”Zawar” option3=”Bailadila” option4=”Anantpur” correct=”option2″]

This question was previously asked in
UPSC NDA-2 – 2015
Zawar is a historically significant mining area located in Rajasthan, primarily known for its lead and zinc mines, particularly the Rampura Agucha mine which is a major zinc deposit. While other minerals may be present, Zawar is not primarily recognized as an iron-ore mining area. Badampahar in Odisha and Bailadila in Chhattisgarh are major iron-ore mining regions in India. Anantapur district in Andhra Pradesh also has known iron ore deposits.
Knowledge of the principal mineral resources associated with specific mining locations in India is required.
Bailadila is one of the largest iron ore deposits in the world, known for high-grade haematite ore. Badampahar was one of the first iron ore mines in India. Zawar has been mined for zinc since ancient times.
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