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

    Which of the following are correct :

    (a) Magnetite and haematite iron - ore are found in small quantities in the state Haryana.

    (b) In Mahendragarh district, medium quality iron-ore of magnetite variety is found.

    (c) Kaliyana and Tosham hills of Sirsa have iron-ore mines of haematite variety.

    Right Option : A
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    Question : 2

    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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    Question : 3

    Which of the following are correct :

    (a) Copper is found in Teejanwali, Ghataser, Khalra hills and Bihali ridge of Narnaul area of Mahendragarh district.

    (b) Asbestos is found in Golva village of Narnaul region in Mahendragarh district.

    (c) Mica is used in the making of electronics.

    Right Option : D
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