Mineral belts (copper): The principal copper deposits of India occur mainly in which regions? Identify the classic mining belts. Choose the correct set.
General Knowledge
Indian Geography
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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AKhetri (Rajasthan), Singhbhum (Jharkhand), and Balaghat (Madhya Pradesh)
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BKolar (Karnataka), Sundargarh (Odisha), and Nellore (Andhra Pradesh)
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CRaniganj (West Bengal), Neyveli (Tamil Nadu), and Singrauli (MP/UP)
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DJharia (Jharkhand), Talcher (Odisha), and Korba (Chhattisgarh)
Answer
Correct Answer: Khetri (Rajasthan), Singhbhum (Jharkhand), and Balaghat (Madhya Pradesh)
Explanation
Concept/ApproachThe key copper belts are Khetri, Singhbhum, and Balaghat. The other sets represent primarily coal/lignite or gold fields.
Final AnswerKhetri (Rajasthan), Singhbhum (Jharkhand), and Balaghat (Madhya Pradesh)