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Mineral belts (copper): The principal copper deposits of India occur mainly in which regions? Identify the classic mining belts. Choose the correct set.

Q: Mineral belts (copper): The principal copper deposits of India occur mainly in which regions? Identify the classic mining belts. Choose the correct set.

Concept/Approach The key copper belts are Khetri, Singhbhum, and Balaghat. The other sets represent primarily coal/lignite or gold fields. Final Answer Khetri (Rajasthan), Singhbhum (Jharkhand), and Balaghat (Madhya Pradesh)

Difficulty: Easy

Khetri (Rajasthan), Singhbhum (Jharkhand), and Balaghat (Madhya Pradesh)
Kolar (Karnataka), Sundargarh (Odisha), and Nellore (Andhra Pradesh)
Raniganj (West Bengal), Neyveli (Tamil Nadu), and Singrauli (MP/UP)
Jharia (Jharkhand), Talcher (Odisha), and Korba (Chhattisgarh)

Correct Answer: Khetri (Rajasthan), Singhbhum (Jharkhand), and Balaghat (Madhya Pradesh)

Explanation:

Concept/Approach
The key copper belts are Khetri, Singhbhum, and Balaghat. The other sets represent primarily coal/lignite or gold fields.

Final Answer
Khetri (Rajasthan), Singhbhum (Jharkhand), and Balaghat (Madhya Pradesh)

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