Geography • Indian GeographyHard
Consider the mineral distribution in the Chota Nagpur Plateau: Statement I: The Singhbhum district of Jharkhand is famous for rich deposits of uranium and copper. Statement II: The Korba coalfield is situated within the Hasdo river valley in the state of Chhattisgarh. Which of the following is correct?
A. Only Statement I is correct
B. Only Statement II is correct
C. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct✓ Correct Answer
D. Neither Statement I nor Statement II is correct
💡 Solution & Explanation
Both statements are correct as the Chota Nagpur Plateau is India's mineral heartland. Singhbhum contains extensive copper belts at Ghatsila and uranium deposits at Jaduguda, while Korba is a major industrial hub powered by extensive Gondwana coal reserves in Chhattisgarh. This region accounts for a significant share of India's heavy metallurgical industries.
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