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Economic Geography
Question No. 123Interactive Test Mode
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Q123. Consider the following minerals: 1. Bentonite 2. Chromite 3. Kyanite 4. Sillimanite In India, which of the above is/are officially designated as major minerals?

Consider the following minerals:

  1. Bentonite
  2. Chromite
  3. Kyanite
  4. Sillimanite

In India, which of the above is/are officially designated as major minerals?

Select the correct option below (or cross out options to eliminate)
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Correct Answer: Option (D) — 2, 3 and 4 only

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Under the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957, minerals are categorized into major and minor minerals. Chromite, Kyanite, and Sillimanite are classified as major minerals, whereas Bentonite is officially notified as a minor mineral.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2020 (Q123)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicGeography → Economic Geography
Official Answer KeyOption (D) — 2, 3 and 4 only

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What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2020 GS Paper I Question 123 (Geography)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2020 Geography (Economic Geography) question is Option (D): "2, 3 and 4 only". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2020 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Geography" and micro-topic "Economic Geography". You can explore all repeated questions from Economic Geography in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

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