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With reference to the mineral resources of India, consider the following pairs : Mineral Natural sources
- 1.Copper ....... Jharkhand
- 2.Nickel ....... Orissa
- 3.Tungsten ....... Kerala Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched ?
- A.1 and 2 only
- B.2 only
- C.1 and 3 only
- D.1, 2 and 3
▶ Answer & Explanation
Correct answer: B. 2 only
India possesses significant reserves of nickel, primarily found in the state of Odisha, particularly in the Sukinda region. While copper is also abundant, Jharkhand, though a major producer, is not the sole or primary source; Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh also contribute significantly. Tungsten is mainly found in Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka; Kerala has very limited reserves.
Source: UPSC gs1 2010