Previous year MCQs

Indian Geography UPPSC 2012 GS-1
Question

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below the lists:
List-I (Mining Areas) - List-II (Minerals)

A. Gurumahisam - 1. Lead
B. Talchar - 2. Uranium
C. Jaduguda - 3. Iron ore
D. Zavar - 4. Coal

A B C D

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: 3 4 2 1

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “3 4 2 1”.
Location Mineral State
Gorumahisani Iron ore Odisha
Talchar Coal Odisha
Jaduguda Uranium Jharkhand
Zavar Lead Rajasthan

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