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State PCS PYQPrelims 2023

BPSC – Combined Competitive Examination · Question 95

Which of the following statements is correct?

  1. Natural gas is found in the Dharwar rock formation.
  2. Mica is found in Koderma.
  3. The Cuddapah series is famous for diamonds.
  4. Petroleum reserves are found in the Aravalli hills.
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Answer: (B) Mica is found in Koderma.

Explanation

Koderma was once called the 'mica capital of India'.

  • (A) Incorrect

    Wrong: natural gas is found in sedimentary (Tertiary) rocks.

  • (B) Correct

    Correct: Koderma (Jharkhand) is famous for mica.

  • (C) Incorrect

    Wrong: Cuddapah is known for building stones/barytes; Vindhyan (Panna) for diamonds.

  • (D) Incorrect

    Wrong: Aravallis are ancient folded rocks without petroleum.