Which Indian mineral resource term is correctly associated with classification or identity “a radioactive mineral resource used as nuclear fuel”, and also with “Jaduguda and nearby Singhbhum deposits in Jharkhand are important associations”?

Correct Answer: Option A — Uranium. Uranium is correctly identified as a radioactive mineral resource used as nuclear fuel. Uranium is also associated with Jaduguda and nearby Singhbhum deposits in Jharkhand are important associations. Another identifying fact about Uranium is that deposits are also associated with parts of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Meghalaya. A further exam-relevant fact about Uranium is that ore processing produces uranium concentrate for the nuclear-fuel cycle. Why the other options are incorrect: • Option B — Coal: Coal is a combustible sedimentary energy resource. It is incorrect here because Coal is instead associated with major Gondwana coalfields occur in the Damodar, Son, Mahanadi and Godavari valleys. • Option C — Petroleum: Petroleum is a liquid fossil fuel accumulated in sedimentary basins. It is incorrect here because Petroleum is instead associated with important Indian producing regions include Assam, Gujarat, Mumbai Offshore and the Krishna-Godavari basin. • Option D — Natural Gas: Natural Gas is a gaseous fossil fuel composed mainly of methane. It is incorrect here because Natural Gas is instead associated with it occurs in several onshore and offshore sedimentary basins. Exam Takeaway: Connect Uranium with “a radioactive mineral resource used as nuclear fuel” and “Jaduguda and nearby Singhbhum deposits in Jharkhand are important associations” for revision.