Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Lead mineral resources in India:
1. The main ore of lead is galena and it is found in the sedimentary rocks of limestone and sandstone.
2. Zawar area of Rajasthan is famous for the production of Lead.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C
Notes:

 The main ore of lead is galena. It is found in the sedimentary rocks of limestone and sandstone. 

  • Rajasthan is the richest state in terms of availability and variety of minerals in the country and produces about 57 different minerals.  
  • Rajasthan is the sole producer of lead & zinc ores, selenite and wollastonite. 
  • The Zawar area (Udaipur) of Rajasthan is famous for the production of Lead. 

Source: NCERT – XII India People and Economy 

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