Indian Physical Geography : Resources-Their Distribution

Q 11 / 13

UPSC CSE Prelims 2004

Match List-I (Minerals) with List-II (Location) and select the correct answer using the codes given below:

List-I (Minerals) List-II (Location)
A. Coal 1. Giridih
B. Copper 2. Jayamkondam
C. Manganese 3. Alwar
D. Lignite 4. Dharwar

EXPLANATION

Correct Option (c)

The correct pairings are as follows:

  • Coal - Giridih: Giridih, located in Jharkhand, is a historically significant and active coal mining region in India.
  • Copper - Alwar: Alwar, in Rajasthan, is known for its copper deposits, alongside other areas like Khetri.
  • Manganese - Dharwar: The Dharwar region of Karnataka is a prominent area for manganese and iron ore extraction.
  • Lignite - Jayamkondam: Jayamkondam, situated in Tamil Nadu, possesses substantial reserves of lignite coal.

Incorrect Options

The other options contain incorrect pairings of minerals with their respective locations. Each of these options presents at least one mismatch, rendering them incorrect.

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