Mineralogy (Indian Geography)

12. Tummalapalle, believed to have one of the largest Uranium reserves in the world, is situated in which of the following states? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-1) 18.03.2020 (Shift-1)]

1. (a) Telangana
2. (b) Karnataka
3. (c) Tamil Nadu
4. (d) Andhra Pradesh

Correct Answer: (c) Tamil Nadu
Note:
The uranium reserves in India are located in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Meghalaya and Rajasthan. In 2012, uranium mining operations were started by Uranium Corporation of India Ltd in Andhra Pradesh from India's largest mine Tummalapalle Rachakuntapally.