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  • Question
  • The principal copper deposits of India lie in which of the following places?


  • Options
  • A. Hazaribag and Singbhum of Bihar
  • B. Khetri and Daribo areas of Rajasthan
  • C. Anantapur in Andhra Pradesh
  • D. Siwaliks in Uttar Pradesh and in Karnataka

  • Correct Answer
  • Hazaribag and Singbhum of Bihar 

    Explanation
    India's copper ore reserves have been estimated at 400 million tonnes, with a metal content of 5 million tones. The principal copper belt of India lies in Singhbhum and Hazaribagh in Jharkhand. The mining centres are located at Mosabani, Ghatsila, Thobani and Badia of Singbhbum, Hazaribagh of Bihar, the Khetri and Dariba areas of Rajasthan, and Agnigundala of Andhra Pradesh. Total production is 2.6 million tones.

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