UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — Iron ore imports set to hit 7-year high

Question 1

Which one of the following companies is identified as the single principal driver behind India's iron ore imports surging to a seven-year high in FY 2025-26?

Accepted Answer

JSW Steel

Answer

Tata Steel

Answer

Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL)

Answer

Jindal Steel & Power Limited (JSPL)

Question 2

India's iron ore imports in FY 2025-26 are projected to reach a seven-year high of approximately how many million metric tonnes (MMT)?

Accepted Answer

12–14 MMT

Answer

5–6 MMT

Answer

20–22 MMT

Answer

8–9 MMT

Question 3

Which one of the following pairs of countries together accounted for the largest share — about 70% — of India's iron ore imports in FY 2025-26?

Accepted Answer

Brazil and Oman

Answer

Australia and Brazil

Answer

South Africa and Oman

Answer

Australia and China

UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — Iron ore imports set to hit 7-year high

Q1. Which one of the following companies is identified as the single principal driver behind India's iron ore imports surging to a seven-year high in FY 2025-26?

Q2. India's iron ore imports in FY 2025-26 are projected to reach a seven-year high of approximately how many million metric tonnes (MMT)?

Q3. Which one of the following pairs of countries together accounted for the largest share — about 70% — of India's iron ore imports in FY 2025-26?