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Which state in India is known for its large quantities of granite, mica, feldspar, quartz, garnet, and gemstones?
Where are the large reserves of bauxite, alumina, manganese ores, uranium, and diamond mines located in India?
Which state in India holds over half of the country's known coal reserves?
In which state of India can crude oil reserves mostly be found?
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Where are the major mineral deposits in India located?
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Which state in India has deposits of iron ores, manganese ores, chrome ores, tin concentrates, gold, diamonds, and sapphires?
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Which type of mineral contributed the largest portion to India's total mineral production as of 1999-2000?
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What government body oversees the management and regulation of India's mineral resources?
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What has India focused on since the mid-1990s to improve its mineral exploration capabilities?
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What key policy allows both foreign and domestic investors to participate in the development of Indian mineral industries?
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Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a key mineral found in India?
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Why is responsible exploration, extraction, and usage of mineral resources crucial in India?
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Study Notes
Overview of Indian Natural Resource Scene
India is known for its abundance of mineral resources, including coal, lignite, iron ore, manganese, chromites, bauxite, copper, lead, zinc, nickel, magnesium, limestone, dolomite, gypsum, bentonite, graphite, and beach sand. These minerals play a crucial role in the country's industrial sector and have significant economic importance. Additionally, India possesses substantial energy reserves such as crude oil and natural gas. This plentiful supply allows for domestic consumption while also making it possible to export these valuable commodities to other countries, furthering their economy.
In terms of distribution, most of India's major mineral deposits are located in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Chattisgarh, Jharkhand, Meghalaya, Manipur, and Gujarat. For instance, Andhra Pradesh holds large quantities of granite, mica, feldspar, quartz, garnet, and gemstones; Karnataka has depots of iron ores, manganese ores, chrome ores, tin concentrates, gold, diamonds, and sapphires; while Odisha contains large reserves of bauxite, alumina, manganese ores, uranium, and diamond mines. Similarly, Madhya Pradesh is rich in coal reserves, with over half of India's known coal lying within this state alone.
The country's energy resources are distributed across several states. Crude Oil reserves can be found mostly in Orissa, Assam, West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, and Mizoram. Natural Gas fields are mainly located in Assam, Gauhati, Kerala, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Gujrat, Maharashtra, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, and Jammu & Kashmir. In addition to fossil fuels, India has abundant hydroelectric potential due to its numerous rivers flowing throughout the nation.
These diverse resource distributions allow various industries in different regions of India to thrive economically based on the specific natural resources available in those areas. As a result, India becomes self-reliant by utilizing its own resources for production purposes rather than relying heavily on imports from foreign sources.
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Test your knowledge on the abundance and distribution of natural resources in India, including minerals like coal, iron ore, and bauxite, as well as energy resources such as crude oil and natural gas. Explore the key states rich in various mineral and energy deposits, shaping India's industrial and economic landscape.
