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Sijimali-Kutrumali bauxite hills
Rayagada and Kalahandi districts, Odisha, India
Why in news
Apr 2026
A proposed Tikiri rail link to these Eastern Ghats bauxite hills drew tribal protests over livelihood and forest rights.
UPSC relevance
Prelims
Prelims may ask its location and the range it belongs to.
Mains
Mains (GS-1): physiography and ecological significance.
Frequently asked questions
Why is Sijimali-Kutrumali bauxite hills in the news?
Apr 2026: A proposed Tikiri rail link to these Eastern Ghats bauxite hills drew tribal protests over livelihood and forest rights.
Why is Sijimali-Kutrumali bauxite hills important for UPSC?
Prelims may ask its location and the range it belongs to. Mains (GS-1): physiography and ecological significance.
Last updated: 2026-10-09