Minerals Resources Part-II

1. Malanjkhand in Madhya Pradesh is the leading producer of which one of the following minerals? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2018]

(a) Iron ore
(b) Manganese
(c) Copper ore
(d) Bauxite

Correct Answer: (c) Copper ore

Solution:Malanjkhand is an open pit copper mine located in Balaghat (Madhya Pradesh). According to the IMYB, 2021, it is the leading producer of Copper Ore in India. Copper, known for its high conductivity, malleability, and corrosion resistance, plays a crucial role in modern industries. India, although not among the largest producers of copper, has a significant copper industry that contributes to various sectors of the economy. Copper is malleable and ductile, Resistant to corrosion. Copper is 100% recyclable without any loss in quality, making it an eco-friendly metal.
Mining Process:
• Open-pit mining: Common for surface-level deposits.
• Underground mining: Used for deeper deposits.
• Leaching: A chemical process for extracting copper from ores.
Refining: Smelting and electrolytic refining processes are used to obtain pure copper.
Major Copper Reserves:
• Rajasthan: Khetri and Jhunjhunu belt.
• Madhya Pradesh: Malanjkhand mine, the largest open-pit copper mine in India.
• Jharkhand: Singhbhum copper belt.
Production Facilities: Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL) operates key copper mines in these regions.

2. Which of the following states has the largest reserve of copper? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2011]

(a) Bihar
(b) Jharkhandbak
(c) Karnataka
(d) Rajasthan

Correct Answer: (d) Rajasthan

Solution:When the question was asked option (d) was correct answer. According to the IMYB 2021, as on 1 April, 2020 the state of Rajasthan has the largest reserve/resources of copper in India. Copper, known for its high conductivity, malleability, and corrosion resistance, plays a crucial role in modern industries. India, although not among the largest producers of copper, has a significant copper industry that contributes to various sectors of the economy. Copper is malleable and ductile, Resistant to corrosion. Copper is 100% recyclable without any loss in quality, making it an eco-friendly metal.
Mining Process:
• Open-pit mining: Common for surface-level deposits.
• Underground mining: Used for deeper deposits.
• Leaching: A chemical process for extracting copper from ores.
Refining: Smelting and electrolytic refining processes are used to obtain pure copper.
Major Copper Reserves:
• Rajasthan: Khetri and Jhunjhunu belt.
• Madhya Pradesh: Malanjkhand mine, the largest open-pit copper mine in India.
• Jharkhand: Singhbhum copper belt.
Production Facilities: Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL) operates key copper mines in these regions.

3. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists: [U.P.P.C.S.(MAINS) 2011]

List-I (Copper Fields)	List-II (State)
A. Chandrapur	1. Maharashtra
B. Hasan	2. Andhra Pradesh
C. Khammam	3. Rajasthan
D. Khetri	4. Karnataka

Code:

Code	A	B	C	D
(a)	1	4	2	3
(b)	2	3	4	1
(c)	4	2	3	1
(d)	3	1	2	4

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

Correct Answer: (a)

Solution:The correct match is as follows:

Copper Fields	State
Chandrapur	Maharashtra
Hasan	Karnataka
Khammam	Andhra Pradesh (Now Telangana)
Khetri	Rajasthan

4. In which of the following areas given in the map, was the deposit of copper found by the atomic minerals cell of the department of Atomic Energy? [I.A.S. (Pre) 1999]

(a) 1
(b) 2
(c) 3
(d) 4

Correct Answer: (d) 4

Solution:Copper deposits were found out in 1999 in southern Karnataka. Copper, known for its high conductivity, malleability, and corrosion resistance, plays a crucial role in modern industries. India, although not among the largest producers of copper, has a significant copper industry that contributes to various sectors of the economy. Copper is malleable and ductile, Resistant to corrosion. Copper is 100% recyclable without any loss in quality, making it an eco-friendly metal.
Mining Process:
• Open-pit mining: Common for surface-level deposits.
• Underground mining: Used for deeper deposits.
• Leaching: A chemical process for extracting copper from ores.
Refining: Smelting and electrolytic refining processes are used to obtain pure copper.
Major Copper Reserves:
• Rajasthan: Khetri and Jhunjhunu belt.
• Madhya Pradesh: Malanjkhand mine, the largest open-pit copper mine in India.
• Jharkhand: Singhbhum copper belt.
Production Facilities: Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL) operates key copper mines in these regions.

5. Khetri' is famous for: [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2016]

Correct Answer: (e) Copper

Solution:Khetri is famous for copper production, It is located in Jhunjhunu district of Rajasthan. Presently, copper mining in Khetri is done by Hindustan Copper Limited. Copper, known for its high conductivity, malleability, and corrosion resistance, plays a crucial role in modern industries. India, although not among the largest producers of copper, has a significant copper industry that contributes to various sectors of the economy. Copper is malleable and ductile, Resistant to corrosion. Copper is 100% recyclable without any loss in quality, making it an eco-friendly metal.
Mining Process:
• Open-pit mining: Common for surface-level deposits.
• Underground mining: Used for deeper deposits.
• Leaching: A chemical process for extracting copper from ores.
Refining: Smelting and electrolytic refining processes are used to obtain pure copper.
Major Copper Reserves:
• Rajasthan: Khetri and Jhunjhunu belt.
• Madhya Pradesh: Malanjkhand mine, the largest open-pit copper mine in India.
• Jharkhand: Singhbhum copper belt.
Production Facilities: Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL) operates key copper mines in these regions.

6. Khetri Belt of Rajasthan State is famous for: [63rd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2017]

Correct Answer: (a) copper mining

Solution:The Khetri belt of Rajasthan State is famous for copper mining. It is located in the Jhunjhunu district of Rajasthan State. Copper, known for its high conductivity, malleability, and corrosion resistance, plays a crucial role in modern industries. India, although not among the largest producers of copper, has a significant copper industry that contributes to various sectors of the economy. Copper is malleable and ductile, Resistant to corrosion. Copper is 100% recyclable without any loss in quality, making it an eco-friendly metal.
Mining Process:
• Open-pit mining: Common for surface-level deposits.
• Underground mining: Used for deeper deposits.
• Leaching: A chemical process for extracting copper from ores.
Refining: Smelting and electrolytic refining processes are used to obtain pure copper.
Major Copper Reserves:
• Rajasthan: Khetri and Jhunjhunu belt.
• Madhya Pradesh: Malanjkhand mine, the largest open-pit copper mine in India.
• Jharkhand: Singhbhum copper belt.
Production Facilities: Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL) operates key copper mines in these regions.

7. Khetri Mines situated in Rajasthan is famous for: [66th B.P.S.C. (Re-Exam) (Pre) 2020]

Correct Answer: (a) Copper

Solution:The Khetri belt of Rajasthan State is famous for copper mining. It is located in the Jhunjhunu district of Rajasthan State. Copper, known for its high conductivity, malleability, and corrosion resistance, plays a crucial role in modern industries. India, although not among the largest producers of copper, has a significant copper industry that contributes to various sectors of the economy. Copper is malleable and ductile, Resistant to corrosion. Copper is 100% recyclable without any loss in quality, making it an eco-friendly metal.
Mining Process:
• Open-pit mining: Common for surface-level deposits.
• Underground mining: Used for deeper deposits.
• Leaching: A chemical process for extracting copper from ores.
Refining: Smelting and electrolytic refining processes are used to obtain pure copper.
Major Copper Reserves:
• Rajasthan: Khetri and Jhunjhunu belt.
• Madhya Pradesh: Malanjkhand mine, the largest open-pit copper mine in India.
• Jharkhand: Singhbhum copper belt.
Production Facilities: Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL) operates key copper mines in these regions.

8. Bauxite is an ore of - [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1997]

(a) Lead
(b) Aluminium
(c) Zinc
(d) Copper

Correct Answer: (b) Aluminium

Solution:Bauxite is an ore of aluminum. Its colour varies from white, pink or red depending on the quantity of iron. According to 'Indian Mineral Year Book 2021', three leading producers of Bauxite are

(i) Odisha

(ii) Gujarat

(iii) Jharkhand

9. Which of the following two states are the leading producer of bauxite in India, as per the annual Report of the Ministry of Mines, 2020-21? [U.P. R.O/A.R.O. (Mains) 2021]

1. Odisha

2. Andhra Pradesh

3. Chhattisgarh

4. Gujarat

Select the correct answer using the code given below

Code

(a) 1 and 2
(b) 1 and 3
(c) 1 and 4
(d) 2 and 4

Correct Answer: (c) 1 and 4

Solution:According to the Annual Report of 2020-21, Ministry of Mine, Odisha was the largest producing state in Bauxite. is worth mentioning that Gujarat and Chhattisgarh obtained second and third position it Bauxite production. According to data of IMYB 2021, two largest producing state in Bauxite are Odisha and Gujarat respectively.

10. Which of the following industries uses bauxite as a principal raw material? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2018]

(a) Aluminium
(b) Cement
(c) Fertilizer
(d) Ferro-manganese

Correct Answer: (a) Aluminium

Solution:

Bauxite, containing 15-25 percent aluminium is the only ore that is used for commercial extraction of aluminium today. According to data of IMYB 2021 in India, Odisha is the largest Bauxite producer. Its main deposits are found in Kalahandi, Koraput, Sundargarh, Bolangir and Sambalpur districts.