Q. Consider the following statements regarding “Copper mineral” in India:
1. India is the largest producer of copper.
2. Balaghat mines of copper production are located in Odisha State.
3. Khetri mines in Rajasthan are famous for copper ores.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: D
Notes:
India is critically deficient in the reserve and production of copper.
- Being malleable, ductile and a good conductor, copper is mainly used in electrical cables, electronics and chemical industries.
- The Balaghat mines in Madhya Pradesh produce 52 per cent of India’s copper.
- The Singbhum district of Jharkhand is also a leading producer of copper.
- The Khetri mines in Rajasthan are also famous.
