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The 'Chota Nagpur Plateau' is famous for its rich mineral wealth. Which rock system primarily underlies this plateau, hosting vast reserves of coal, iron ore, and mica?
A. Siwalik sedimentary system
B. Deccan Trap basalt system
C. Gondwana and Archaean rock systems✓ Correct Answer
D. Cuddapah shale system
💡 Solution & Explanation
The Chota Nagpur Plateau is underlaid primarily by ancient Archaean crystalline rocks alongside Gondwana sedimentary strata that hold India's massive coal and metallic mineral deposits. Newer geological formations like the Siwaliks or Deccan Traps dominate different geographic zones across the country. This mineral-rich region is often referred to as the mineral heartland of India.
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