Distribution of Minerals in India


 
 
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Distribution of Minerals in India

Distribution in India:

Iron-ore:  India has deposits of high grade iron ore in Asia. The mineral is found mainly in Jharkhand, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Goa, Maharashtra and Karnataka. Hematite and magnetite are the two main types of iron-ore found in India

Bauxite: The ore of the metal aluminum is called bauxite. Major bauxite producing areas are Jharkhand, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu.

Mica: Mica deposits mainly occur in Jharkhand, Bihar, Andhra Pradesh and Rajasthan, India is the largest producer and exporter of mica in the world. Canada is the main competitor of India in mica production. India is one of the leading producers of mica. According to 2013 estimate, India produces 14,250 metric tonnes mica and stands at 8th position.

Copper: Copper is good conductor of electricity. It is an indispensable metal in the electrical industry as it is used for making wires, electric motors, transformers and generators. It is mainly produced in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.

Manganese: It is an important raw material for smelting of iron-ore. It is used in the iron and steel industry as it adds strength to the steel. India’s manganese deposits lie in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.

Limestone: Limestone is a major source of row material for the cement Industry. Major limestone producing states in India are Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, Gujarat and Tamil Nadu.

Gold: It is used for making jewellery. Precious gems, diamonds and pearls are set in various styles using gold. Kolar in Karnataka has deposits of gold in India. These mines are among the deepest in the world which makes mining of this ore a very expensive process.

Salt: It is used by food industry (as a preservative) and many chemical industries. Common salt (NaCl) is used by every household to make food tasty. it is obtained from seas, lakes and rocks. India is one of the world’s leading producers and exporters of salt.

Silicon: it is another important mineral used in the computer industry and it is obtained from quartz. It is found near Una in Himachal Pradesh, and in Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh.

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Question : 1

Anantapur district in Andhra Pradesh is famous for _______________________

Right Option : D
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Question : 2

Balaghat, Jaunjhunu, Alwar, Hassan and Chitradurga are the regions of ________ deposits

Right Option : B
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Question : 3

India is very rich in __________________

Right Option : A
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