Metallic Minerals


 
 
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Metallic Minerals

Types of Minerals: On the basis of composition, minerals are classified mainly as metallic and non-metallic minerals.

Metallic: minerals contain metal in raw form. Metals are hard substances that conduct heat and electricity and have a characteristic luster or shine. Iron ore, bauxite, manganese ore, copper, silver and gold are some examples. Metallic minerals may be ferrous or non-ferrous.

Ferrous: minerals like iron ore, manganese and chromites contain iron.

A non-ferrous: A mineral does not contain iron but may contain some other metal such as gold, silver, copper or lead.

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Question : 1

Most of India's copper is extracted from which of the following mines?

Right Option : D
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Question : 2

The famous Bailadila range of Hills in the Bastar district of Chattisgarh is famous for its _____________

Right Option : B
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Question : 3

Match the following:

List 1 (mines)  List 2 (minerals)
A. Singhbhum1.Copper
B. Khetri 2. Bauxite
C. Amarkanatk Plateau3. Iron ore
D. Raniganj 4. Coal
Right Option : A
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