Which Indian mineral resource term is correctly associated with source or location “Khetri in Rajasthan, Malanjkhand in Madhya Pradesh and Singhbhum in Jharkhand are important associations”, and also with “chalcopyrite is a common copper-bearing sulphide mineral”?

Correct Answer: Option B — Copper Ore. Copper Ore is correctly identified as Khetri in Rajasthan, Malanjkhand in Madhya Pradesh and Singhbhum in Jharkhand are important associations. Copper Ore is also associated with chalcopyrite is a common copper-bearing sulphide mineral. Another identifying fact about Copper Ore is that chalcopyrite is a common copper-bearing sulphide mineral. A further exam-relevant fact about Copper Ore is that copper is used in electrical equipment, alloys and construction. Why the other options are incorrect: • Option A — Limestone: Limestone is large deposits occur across several states including Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. It is incorrect here because Limestone is instead associated with it is the principal raw material for cement manufacture. • Option C — Uranium: Uranium is Jaduguda and nearby Singhbhum deposits in Jharkhand are important associations. It is incorrect here because Uranium is instead associated with deposits are also associated with parts of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Meghalaya. • Option D — Coal: Coal is major Gondwana coalfields occur in the Damodar, Son, Mahanadi and Godavari valleys. It is incorrect here because Coal is instead associated with Jharia, Raniganj and Bokaro are well-known coalfields. Exam Takeaway: Connect Copper Ore with “Khetri in Rajasthan, Malanjkhand in Madhya Pradesh and Singhbhum in Jharkhand are important associations” and “chalcopyrite is a common copper-bearing sulphide mineral” for revision.