Civil Services Prep

Prelims 2020 · Geography · Question 52

Consider the following minerals: 1. Bentonite 2. Chromite 3. Kyanite 4. Sillimanite. In India, which of the above is/are officially designated as major minerals?

  1. 1 and 2 only
  2. 4 only
  3. 1 and 3 only
  4. 2, 3 and 4 only

Answer

2, 3 and 4 only

1. Bentonite — Bentonite is classified as a minor mineral under the MMDR framework. Verdict: Incorrect.

2. Chromite — Chromite is a metallic mineral and is notified as a major mineral. Verdict: Correct.

3. Kyanite — Kyanite is a refractory/non-metallic mineral treated as a major mineral. Verdict: Correct.

4. Sillimanite — Sillimanite is also a refractory/non-metallic major mineral. Verdict: Correct.

Hence, 2, 3 and 4 only are officially designated as major minerals in India.

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