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Answer the following question in one or two paragraphs
Give an account of iron ore production in the world.
Solution
Iron is the main metal used for making steel, which is used in almost all industries. The main producers of iron are China (42%), Australia (22%), Brazil (10%), South Africa, etc. India produces about 4% of total iron ore. The main states in India are Odisha, MP, Jharkhand, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu.
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