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Correct Answer: Option (B) — Fuel minerals–Metallic minerals–Non metallic minerals
Concept & Option Breakdown
Standard Reference VerifiedIn 2002-03, fuel minerals (petroleum, coal, lignite, natural gas) formed the largest share of the total value of mineral production in India (over 75-80%), followed by metallic minerals, and lastly non-metallic minerals.
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