Q92 · UPSC Prelims 2020 · Set A · Geography

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Consider the following minerals:1.Bentonite2.Chromite3.Kyanite4.Sillimanite In India,which of the above is/are officially designated as major minerals?

Attempt Solution

A 1 and 2 only

B 4 only

C 1 and 3 only

D 2, 3 and 4 only

Correct answer: (d) 2, 3 and 4 only

Explanation

A
1 and 2 only
1 and 2 only. Bentonite is a minor mineral; kyanite and sillimanite are major.
B
4 only
4 only. Under-counts chromite and kyanite.
C
1 and 3 only
1 and 3 only. Bentonite is minor.
D
2, 3 and 4 only
2, 3 and 4 only. Chromite, kyanite, sillimanite — major minerals. Bentonite is notified as minor.

Summary. Official key is (d) 2, 3 and 4 only. Chromite, kyanite and sillimanite are major minerals. Bentonite is a minor mineral under the MMDR framework.

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