Question 5 - MCQ Questions (1 Mark) - Chapter 5 Class 10 Geography - Minerals and Energy Resources - Geography

Which is the finest iron ore among all the ores of Iron?

(A) Magnetite

(B) Haematite

(C) Titan magnetite

(D) Pisolitic ironstone

Answer :

So, The correct answer is (A) : Magnetite.

Explanation: 

Magnetite is the finest ore among all  the ores of Iron. Magnetite ore comprises 70%  of iron. The magnetic properties in this ore  are appreciable. 

Let’s check other options :

• Option (A) : Magnetite has the maximum iron content, about 70%. So, it is correct.
• Option (B) : Hematite , it has lower iron content about 50-60%. So, it is incorrect.
• Option (C )Titan magnetite : has 52-65% iron content. So it is incorrect.
• Option (D) Pisolitic ironstone : has only 15% iron content. So, it is incorrect.