Major Minerals Of Haryana


 
 
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Major Minerals of Haryana

Important minerals found in the state. are as follows:

Iron - Ore

  • Haryana has limited quantities of iron ore reserves. Magnetite and haematite iron - ore are found in small quantities in the state.
  • It is found in Bhiwani in small quantities and of low quality.
  • In Mahendragarh district, medium quality iron-ore of magnetite variety is found.
  • Two iron -  ore belts, Dhanota-Dhancholi Mokhuta and Karota - Antri - Biharipur -  Donkhera are located in the Southern part of Narnaul in Mahendragarh district.
  • Mahendragarh has around 40.27 lakh tonnes of iron-ore reserves.
  • Kaliyana and Tosham hills of Bhiwani have iron-ore mines of haematite variety.
  • Hisar is the major producer of iron pipes.
  • Copper

  • It is found in Teejanwali, Ghataser, Khalra hills and Bihali ridge of Narnaul area of Mahendragarh district.
  • Copper is also found in Khudana hills, , Khudana Rajawas and Khudana - Surheti hills ranges of Bhwani district.
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    Question : 1

    In which of the following districts of Haryana, Limestone is found ?

    Right Option : D
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    Question : 2

    Which of the following are correct :

    (a) Quartz is found in the regions of Musnota, Golva, Khalra and Atela of Mahendragarh district.

    (b) Graphite is found in the hills of Bhondsi- Ferozepur - hirka - Sohna - Kotla lying In the districts of Gurugram and Nuh.

    Right Option : C
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    Question : 3

    Which of the following statements is/are correct ?

    I. Haryana is rich in high grade iron ore.

    II. Haryana is rich in minerals, which are largely used in construction industry.

    Right Option : B
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