Question

Consider the following statements and answer accordingly:

a) The only working mines of diamond in India is in Panna district, Madhya Pradesh.

b) Largest producer of limestone, copper, diaspore, pyrophyllite and slate.

Which of the given statements is not correct?

1. a) only
2. b) only
3. Both a) and b)
4. Neither a) nor b)

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : Neither a) nor b)

The Correct Answer is option 4, i.e Neither a) nor b).

• Both of the above-given statements is correct with regard to salient features of Mineral Wealth in Madhya Pradesh.
• Salient features of Mineral Wealth in Madhya Pradesh:
  • The only working mines of diamonds in India are in Panna district, Madhya Pradesh. Hence the statement a) is correct.
  • The largest producer of limestone, copper, diaspore, pyrophyllite, and slate. Hence the statement b) is correct.
  • Highest cement producing state in India which has 8 major and 3 mini cement plants that produce nearly 15% of cement in the country.
  • Occurrences of Paradiso granite in a large tract of Madhya Pradesh.
  • Leading producer of dolomite, rock phosphate, fire clay, and manganese.