Economic Geography : Mineral Resources

Q 7 / 12

UPSC CSE Prelims 2007

Consider the following statements:

  1. Balaghat is known for its diamond mines.
  2. Majhgawan is known for its manganese deposits.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

EXPLANATION

Correct Option

Both statement 1 and statement 2 are factually incorrect. Therefore, option (d) is the correct answer.

Incorrect Options

Statement 1: Balaghat district, located in Madhya Pradesh, is a significant producer of manganese ore in India. It is not known for diamond mines. The region is a prominent part of the country's manganese belt, with operations by Manganese Ore India Ltd (MOIL).

Statement 2: Majhgawan, situated in the Panna district of Madhya Pradesh, is renowned for its diamond mines. It hosts India's only active diamond mine, operated by the National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC). It does not possess significant commercial manganese deposits.

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