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Extraction of Iron — MCQ Practice

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Version 1Updated 22 Mar 2026

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Q1medium

Which of the following reactions is the primary source of the reducing agent in the blast furnace for iron extraction?

Q2easy

What is the main function of limestone ( $CaCO_3$ ) when added to the blast furnace during the extraction of iron?

Q3easy

Which of the following iron ores is magnetic and contains the highest percentage of iron?

Q4medium

Which of the following reactions occurs predominantly in the upper part of the blast furnace (400-700°C)?

Q5easy

Which of the following is the purest form of commercial iron?

Q6medium

What is the approximate temperature range in the zone of combustion (tuyere zone) of a blast furnace?