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SSC CGL – Combined Graduate Level Examination · Question 49

Non-metallic minerals in India are best described as:

  1. Scarce for industrial applications
  2. Mainly gemstones with little industry role
  3. Abundant and essential for key sectors
  4. Secondary to metallic minerals in growth
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Answer: (C) Abundant and essential for key sectors

Explanation

India has abundant non-metallic minerals (limestone, mica, etc.) vital to industry.