Analogy — Identify the ore relationship: Aluminium : Bauxite :: Iron : ? Select the ore that stands to Iron as Bauxite stands to Aluminium.

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: Haematite

Explanation:


Introduction / Context:
In this analogy, the first pair links a metal to one of its principal ores: Aluminium is obtained from Bauxite. We must choose the iron ore that parallels this metal→ore relationship.



Given Data / Assumptions:

  • Bauxite is a primary ore of aluminium.
  • Common iron ores include Haematite and Magnetite; Pyrite (iron pyrites) is not a principal commercial iron ore due to sulfur content.
  • “Pynolosite” appears to be a misspelling; Manganese ore is “Pyrolusite”. We apply the Recovery-First Policy to treat it as a distractor.


Concept / Approach:
Maintain the “metal : principal ore” mapping. For iron, “Haematite” (Fe2O3) is a canonical commercial ore, widely referenced in examinations.



Step-by-Step Solution:

1) Identify relation: Metal → chief ore.2) Map Iron → Haematite fits as a standard iron ore.3) Eliminate distractors: Pyrite (FeS2) is iron sulfide and not a typical source of iron metal; Magnesite is magnesium carbonate (MgCO3), not iron ore; “Pynolosite” (likely Pyrolusite) is a manganese ore (MnO2).


Verification / Alternative check:
Iron’s principal ores in textbooks: Haematite, Magnetite; of the given choices, only Haematite qualifies.



Why Other Options Are Wrong:

  • Pyrite: Sulfide mineral; not a commercial iron ore.
  • Magnesite: Magnesium ore/mineral, unrelated to iron.
  • Pynolosite (Pyrolusite): Manganese ore; not iron.
  • None of these: Incorrect since Haematite is valid.


Common Pitfalls:
Choosing Pyrite because it contains iron; the presence of sulfur prevents its use as a principal iron ore.



Final Answer:
Haematite

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