Madhya Pradesh - Study Mode

[#1196] In India, the rank of Madhya Pradesh is ....... in production of minerals.
Correct Answer

(A) Fourth

Explanation

Solution: Madhya Pradesh is the fourth leading state in mineral wealth. The State is fortunate to have deposits of Diamond, Copper, Dolomite, Rock Phosphate, Manganese, Coal, Limestone, Pyrophillite/Diaspore, Bauxite, Iron and Granite. It is the sole producer of diamonds in the country.

[#1197] Manganese is mainly used in
Correct Answer

(C) Both (A) and (B)

[#1198] In Madhya Pradesh the largest coal reserve area is
Correct Answer

(A) Singrauli

Explanation

Solution: The main coal deposits of the state lie in Singrauli, Muhpani, Satpura, Pench Kanhan and Sohagpur. Singrauli is the largest coalfield of Madhya Pradesh. It supplies coal to the thermal power plants at Singrauli and Obra.

[#1199] As per Economic Survey 2017 - 18, in terms of total reserves of coal, Madhya Pradesh lies at .......... position in the country.
Correct Answer

(C) fifth

Explanation

Solution: As per Economic Survey 2017 - 18, in terms of total reserves of coal, Madhya Pradesh lies at fifth position in the country. Despite India being world’s second largest coal producer and being the 5 th largest country in terms of coal deposits, with coal reserves which may last at least 100 years more, the country is unable to produce adequate quantity of coal to meet the requirement of domestic industry and development.

[#1200] Which place is famous for Bauxite and Dolomite in Madhya Pradesh?
Correct Answer

(A) Balaghat

Explanation

Solution: Balaghat is famous for Bauxite and Dolomite in Madhya Pradesh. The Indian Bureau of Mines, Madhya Pradesh has almost a third of India's dolomite reserves. Within the state, dolomite deposits are found in Mandla, Balaghat, Chattarpur, Sagar, Jabalpur, Katni, Sidhi, Narsinghpur, Seoni, Jhabua, Khandwa and Dewas districts.