Madhya Pradesh - Study Mode
[#866] In Madhya Pradesh, coal is found inwhich of the following districts?
Correct Answer
(D) All of these
Explanation
Solution: The main coal deposits of the state lie in Singrauli, Muhpani, Satpura, Pench Kanhan and Sohagpur.
[#867] Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Copper is extracted from metamorphic rocks. 2. In Madhya Pradesh, bauxite reserves are mainly found in plateau region of Maikal.
Correct Answer
(C) Both 1 and 2
Explanation
Solution: 1. Copper is extracted from metamorphic rocks. In igneous and metamorphic rocks, minerals occur in the veins and the losses. For instance, tin, copper, zinc and lead, etc. are obtained from these veins and lodes. 2. In Madhya Pradesh, bauxite reserves are mainly found in plateau region of Maikal. The Amarkantak plateau, Maikal hills, and the plateau region of Bilaspur - Katni have the Bauxite deposits. Odisha is the largest producer of Bauxite in India. Kalahandi, Sambalpur, Bolangir and Koraput are the leading producers of bauxite in Odisha.
[#868] Consider the following statements 1. Manganese is found in old archaean rocks. 2. In Madhya Pradesh, Manganese is found in Balaghat and Chhindwara districts. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer
(C) Both 1 and 2
[#869] Consider the following statements about Tungsten 1. It is found in the form of woolframite. 2. In Madhya Pradesh, it is found in Agargaon of Hoshangabad. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer
(C) Both 1 and 2
Explanation
Solution: 1. It is found in the form of woolframite. The wolframite series are the most important tungsten ore minerals. Wolframite is found in quartz veins and pegmatites associated with granitic intrusives. 2. In Madhya Pradesh, it is found in Agargaon of Hoshangabad. Tungsten found at Agargaon in the Hoshangabad district of Madhya Pradesh. The main ore of tungsten is wolframite.
[#870] Which area of coal belt is not included in Satpura coal belt?
Correct Answer
(A) Unaaria
Explanation
Solution: Unaaria area of coal belt is not included in Satpura coal belt. Pench Kanhan Coalfield is located in Chhindwara District in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh.