Natural Resources And Industries In Indian Geography - Study Mode

[#66] Diamond mines are found in
Correct Answer

(A) Panna, Madhya Pradesh

Explanation

Solution: Panna district of Madhya Pradesh is famous fordiamond mining. It also has tiger reserve known as 'Panna National Park', Diamond Mining Project of National Mineral
Development Corporation manages diamond mines in Panna.

[#67] "Panna" is an important place in Madhya Pradesh. It is famous for mines of
Correct Answer

(C) Diamond

Explanation

Solution: Panna district of Madhya Pradesh is famous fordiamond mining. It also has tiger reserve known as 'Panna National Park', Diamond Mining Project of National Mineral
Development Corporation manages diamond mines in Panna.

[#68] Iron ore produced from the mines of Kudremukh is exported from which of the following?
Correct Answer

(C) Mangalore

Explanation

Solution: Iron ore is mined from the hills of Kudremukh in Chikmagaluru District of Karnataka in Western Ghats. From here it is transported to the port of Mangalore in the form slurry through pipeline for exports.

[#69] The most important uranium mine of India is located at
Correct Answer

(D) Jadugoda

Explanation

Solution: Jadugoda Mines of uranium lies in Purbi Singhbhum district of Jharkhand. It started functioning in 1967 as uranium mine of India.

[#70] A prominent break in the continuity of the Sahyadris is
Correct Answer

(D) Palghat Gap

Explanation

Solution: A prominent break in the continuity of the Sahyadris is Palghat Gap. Palghat Gap, major break in the Western Ghats mountain range, in southwestern India. Located between the Nilgiri Hills to the north and the Anaimalai Hills to the south, it is about 20 miles (32 km) wide and straddles the Kerala–Tamil Nadu border, serving as a major communication route between those two states.