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Which of the following mineral resources is extracted extensively in the Dehradun and Pauri Garhwal districts, making Uttarakhand a notable producer in northern India?
A. Coking coal
B. Limestone✓ Correct Answer
C. Iron ore
D. Bauxite
💡 Solution & Explanation
Limestone deposits of high grade are extensively found and quarried in parts of Dehradun, Pauri Garhwal, and Tehri Garhwal districts, supporting regional cement and chemical industries. Coking coal and bauxite are absent in the geological formations of Uttarakhand, and iron ore deposits are negligible. Sustainable mining management in the fragile Doon valley limestone belt has been a subject of major environmental regulation.
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