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Which mineral resource is extracted in significant commercial quantities from the Narnaul region in the Mahendragarh district of Haryana?

A. Bauxite
B. Slate stone✓ Correct Answer
C. Chromite
D. Mica

💡 Solution & Explanation

Mahendragarh district, particularly around Narnaul, is the mineral hub of Haryana, yielding substantial quantities of slate stone, marble, calcite, and limestone. Bauxite and chromite are predominantly found in other peninsular states. Slate stone from this region has historically been utilized extensively for flooring and roofing purposes.

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