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What is the ore of aluminium called?

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RRB NTPC 2019 CBT 1 Question Paper (8-Mar-2021) (Shift 2)
The correct answer is
Bauxite

Aluminium Ore Identification

This question requires identifying the primary source mineral, or ore, used for the extraction of aluminium.

Mineral Ores and Extraction

Various metallic elements are commercially extracted from specific mineral deposits known as ores. Accurate identification of the ore is essential for efficient extraction processes.

Ore Name Primary Metal Extracted
Malachite Copper
Haematite Iron
Bauxite Aluminium
Magnetite Iron

As shown in the table, Bauxite is the ore associated with aluminium.

Correct Ore for Aluminium

Bauxite is the main ore from which aluminium is produced. It consists mainly of aluminium hydroxides.

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