UPPSC 2011 GS-1 World Geography
Question

Which of the following pairs is correctly matched ?
Minerals-Producing Areas

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: Copper-Arizona

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Copper-Arizona”.

Arizona is known as the "Copper State" revealing its abundance in this mineral.

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