Natural Resources And Industries In Indian Geography - Study Mode

[#61] The deepest mine in Asia is
Correct Answer

(B) Kolar Gold mine

Explanation

Solution: The deepest mine in Asia is Kolar Gold mine. Kolar Gold Fields (KGF) was one of the major gold mines in India and is located in the Kolar district in Karnataka, close to the city of Bangalore. It was closed in 2003 due to reducing deposits and increasing costs. The mine is considered the world's second deepest gold mine.

[#62] Where in India is mica mined?
Correct Answer

(D) All the above

Explanation

Solution: In India mica is mined in Nasirabad (Rajasthan), Gaya (Bihar) and Nellore (Andhra Pradesh).

[#63] Which State of India has the largest reserves of monazite, with a high thorium content?
Correct Answer

(A) Kerala

Explanation

Solution: Kerala has the largest reserves of monazite, with a high thorium content. Monazite is a reddish-brown phosphate mineral containing rare-earth metals. It occurs usually in small isolated crystals. It has a hardness of 5.0 to 5.5 on the Mohs scale of mineral hardness and is relatively dense, about 4.6 to 5.7 g/cm3.

[#64] The plateau rich in minerals in India is
Correct Answer

(B) Chhotanagpur Plateau

Explanation

Solution: The plateau rich in minerals in India is Chhotanagpur Plateau. Chotanagpur plateau is called the storehouse of minerals due to the fact that it is rich in minerals like mica, bauxite, copper, limestone, iron ore and coal. It is responsible for a significant share of the country's mineral output.

[#65] The largest coal reserves of India are found in ________
Correct Answer

(B) Jharkhand

Explanation

Solution: The largest coal reserves of India are found in Jharkhand. Jharkhand has the first rank in coal reserves and its production. Most of the coal fields in the state of Jharkhand are located in a narrow belt running in the east-west direction almost along 24% north latitude from the Gondwana period. The main coal mining centres of the state are Auranga, Bokaro, Dhanbad, Jharia, Giridh, Karanpur, Ramgarh and Hutar.