Previous year MCQs

Indian Geography UPPSC 2014 GS-I
Question

Which one of the following minerals is not found in Uttar Pradesh?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: Mica

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Mica”.
Mica mineral is not found in Uttar Pradesh. India is one of the world's largest producers of mica.

Andhra Pradesh is the largest producer of mica in India.

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