Which mineral is primarily mined in the Ballari-Chitradurga-Chikkamagaluru-Tumakuru belt?

Zinc

Copper

Iron ore

Gold

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C. Iron ore

The Ballari-Chitradurga-Chikkamagaluru-Tumakuru belt is known for its significant reserves of iron ore.

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