Q. West Singhbhum district is famous for which mineral?
Answer: Iron ore
Notes: West Singhbhum district in Jharkhand has iron ore reserves of 4,596 million tonnes with Fe content of 58-67%. It accounts for 29% of India's total hematite deposits. The district holds major hematite reserves exceeding 3,700 million tonnes. Hematite iron ore is the primary mineral found and extracted here. Other minerals like copper, coal, and uranium are present but not significant. The Jharkhand State Mineral Development Corporation and Indian Bureau of Mines identify West Singhbhum as a key iron ore region.