Previous year MCQs

Indian Geography UPPSC 2002 GS-I
Question

Granite slabs and slates are made at:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: Chunar

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Chunar”.
Granite slabs and slates can be quarried and fabricated in many locations around the world. However, one location known for this is (3) Chunar, India.

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