UPSC Prelims 2010·GS1·geography·indian geography

With reference to the mineral resources of India, consider the following pairs: Mineral 90% Natural sources in 1. Copper ... Jharkhand 2. Nickel ... Orissa 3. Tungsten ... Kerala Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

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  1. A1 and 2 only
  2. B2 onlyCorrect
  3. C1 and 3 only
  4. D1, 2 and 3

Explanation

The correct option is B because only pair 2 is correctly matched.

Regarding Nickel, Odisha formerly known as Orissa holds the largest share of Indias nickel ore resources, accounting for about 92 percent of the total resources, primarily found in the Sukinda valley.

Regarding Copper, while Jharkhand is a major producer, it does not hold 90 percent of the natural sources. Rajasthan possesses the largest share of copper ore resources in India, followed by Madhya Pradesh and Jharkhand.

Regarding Tungsten, Kerala is not the primary source. The largest resources of tungsten ore in India are found in Karnataka, followed by Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh, and Maharashtra.

Therefore, only the second pair matches the criteria of having approximately 90 percent or the vast majority of resources in the specified state.

geography: With reference to the mineral resources of India, consider the following pairs: Mineral 90% Natural sources in 1. Copper
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