Mineral Resources (Jharkhand)

Total Questions: 4

1. 90 percent mica of India is found in Jharkhand. What this mica is called? [Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2003]

Correct Answer: (c) Rubi variety  
Solution:Mica found in Jharkhand is white Mica. It also known as Ruby Mica.

2. Which mineral is mined in Turamdih? [Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2016]

Correct Answer: (c) Mica   
Solution:The Uranium Corporation of India Limited (UCIL) is involved in the mining and processing uranium ore in the country. According to the UCIL, mining operations at Jaduguda began in 1967, and it is India’s first uranium mine. In the 25-kilometre radius of Jaduguda, there are other uranium deposits at Bhatin, Narwa Pahar, Turamdih, Banduhurang, Mohuldih, and Bagjata. The Uranium Corporation of India Ltd. (UCIL) has started work on opening of its fourth uranium mine at Turamdih, Singhbhurn East, Jharkhand. The deposit was discovered by AMD during 1969.

3. Chiriya located in W. Singhbhum is famous for: [Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2016]

Correct Answer: (c) Iron Ore Mining
Solution:Chiriya located in W. Singhbhum is famous for Iron ore mining.

4. Bentonite deposits in Jharkhand are found in: [Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2016]

Correct Answer: (c) Sahibganj
Solution:Bentonite is an absorbent aluminium phyllosilicate clay which, Bentonite deposits are found in Sahibganj of Jharkhand approx 0.17% of the total bentonite stock of India is available in Sahibganj. The total stock of bentonite in India is approx 568.36 million tonne out of which 0.980 million tonne is available in Jharkhand.