Q. For which of the following ores Baba Budan Hills in South India are famous?
Answer: Iron
Notes: Baba Budan Hills in the Chikmagalur district of Karnataka are famous for iron ore mining. The hills are also known for their extensive coffee plantations.
The Baba Budan Hills are located in the Chikmagalur district of Karnataka. The highest peak in the hills is Mullayanagiri, which is 1930 meters tall. The hills are also home to the Visvesvaraiya Iron and Steel Works.
The Baba Budan Hills are also known for their extensive coffee plantations. The Sufi saint Baba Budan is believed to have started the plantations by smuggling coffee out of Mocha, Yemen.
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