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Which Indian mineral resource term is correctly associated with course, basin or associated feature “chalcopyrite is a common copper-bearing sulphide mineral”, and also with “copper is used in electrical equipment, alloys and construction”?

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ALimestone
BUranium
CCopper Ore
DCoal
Correct Answer: Copper OreYour Answer: C

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option C — Copper Ore. Copper Ore is correctly identified as chalcopyrite is a common copper-bearing sulphide mineral. Copper Ore is also associated with copper is used in electrical equipment, alloys and construction. 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 it is the principal raw material for cement manufacture. It is incorrect here because Limestone is instead associated with it is also used as a flux in iron and steel processing. • Option B — Uranium: Uranium is deposits are also associated with parts of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Meghalaya. It is incorrect here because Uranium is instead associated with ore processing produces uranium concentrate for the nuclear-fuel cycle. • Option D — Coal: Coal is Jharia, Raniganj and Bokaro are well-known coalfields. It is incorrect here because Coal is instead associated with it is widely used in thermal power generation and metallurgical industries. Exam Takeaway: Connect Copper Ore with “chalcopyrite is a common copper-bearing sulphide mineral” and “copper is used in electrical equipment, alloys and construction” for revision.

Important Notes

  • Copper Ore is a metallic resource valued for electrical conductivity and ductility.
  • Source or location: Khetri in Rajasthan, Malanjkhand in Madhya Pradesh and Singhbhum in Jharkhand are important associations.
  • Basin or course: chalcopyrite is a common copper-bearing sulphide mineral.
  • Important association: copper is used in electrical equipment, alloys and construction.
  • Copper Ore should not be confused with Coal, which is a combustible sedimentary energy resource.

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