UPSC Prelims 1998·GS1·geography·indian geography

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List I (Minerals) (Mining area) I. Graphite A) Bellary II. Lead B) Didwana III. Salt C) Rampa IV. Silver D) Zawar Codes:

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  1. AI-C, II-D, III-A, IV-B
  2. BI-A, II-D, III-B, IV-CCorrect
  3. CI-C, II-A, III-D, IV-B
  4. DI-B, II-C, III-A, IV-D

Explanation

The correct option is B because of the following geographic associations of minerals and their mining areas: I. Graphite matches with Rampa: The Rampa region in Andhra Pradesh is a well known historical site for graphite mining. II. Lead matches with Zawar: The Zawar mines in Rajasthan are among the oldest and most prominent lead and zinc mining areas in India. III. Salt matches with Didwana: Didwana is a famous salt lake located in the Nagaur district of Rajasthan, used extensively for salt production. IV. Silver matches with Bellary: While silver is often a byproduct of lead and zinc mining, specific deposits and historical extraction are associated with areas like Bellary in Karnataka. Therefore, the sequence I-C, II-D, III-B, and IV-A aligns with option B.
geography: Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List I (Minerals) (Mining

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