UPSC Previous Year Question | Prelims GS | 2020

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?

  1. 1 and 2 only
  2. 4 only
  3. 1 and 3 only
  4. 2, 3 and 4 only

Answer

Correct Answer

2, 3 and 4 only

Explanation

Chromite, kyanite and sillimanite are notified major minerals. Bentonite is a minor mineral under the MMDR Act.

Topics: geography, indian geography, major vs minor minerals (mmdr act), minerals & resources