Indian Geography UPPSC 1995 GS-I
Question

Most mineralised rock system in India is:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: Dharwar System

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Dharwar System”.

India's Dharwar rock system is the most mineral-rich rock system, containing almost all of the country's major metals, including iron, copper, gold, and chromium. The Dharwar rock system is found in several Indian states, including Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, and the Himalayas

The Gondwana rock system contains over 90% of India's coal reserves, and 99% of the country's coal production. The locations of the Gondwana rock system are Damodar Valley in Jharkhand, Mahanadi River Valley in Chhattisgarh and Odisha, parts of Madhya Pradesh.

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Reason (R) : West Bengal has well developed fishing industry along the sea coast.

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Codes :
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Reason (R): The high Himalayas impart in climatic distinctiveness.

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  3. Inter-cropping
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