Question

Arrange the following states in sequence (highest to lowest) according to their reserves of iron ore and choose the correct option.
I. Jharkhand 
II. Karnataka 
III. Chhattisgarh
IV. Odisha
 

• A. I, II, III, IV
• B. II, III, IV, I
• C. IV, I, III, II
• D. I, III, IV, II

Hint:

Odisha leads in iron ore reserves in India, followed by Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, and Karnataka — remember this order for mineral distribution questions.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

India possesses substantial iron ore reserves. The states are ranked from highest to lowest based on total reserves and production:
Odisha (IV) leads in iron ore reserves across India.
Jharkhand (I) is second for both reserves and production.
Chhattisgarh (III) is in third place.
Karnataka (II) follows, with reserves lower than the previously mentioned states. The correct sequence is therefore: Odisha, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka. The corresponding correct option is (C): IV, I, III, II.