With reference to the mineral production in Bihar, consider the following statements:
- Rohtas has the highest deposit of pyrites.
- Limestone is found in Kaimur(Bhabhua), Munger(Monghyr) and Rohtas districts.
- Gold deposits are found in the Jamui district.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Detailed Explanation:
✅ Statement 1 – Correct: Rohtas district has the highest deposits of pyrites in Bihar, primarily found in the Amjhor and Tilothu areas.
✅ Statement 2 – Correct: Limestone deposits are extensively found in Kaimur (Bhabhua), Munger (Monghyr), and Rohtas districts of Bihar.
✅ Statement 3 – Correct: Gold deposits are found in the Karmatia-Hutti belt in Jamui district, Bihar.
Since all three statements (1, 2, and 3) are correct, the answer is Option 4 (More than one of the above).
Question 6 of 12 Mineral Resources
Practice PYQ questions from this topic across all years
In which of the following states of India has major reserves of coal?
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