UPSC PYQPrelims 2020

Civil Services Examination · Question 92

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
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Answer: (D) 2, 3 and 4 only

Explanation

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