Question

Mica mainly occur in which state(s) of India?

I. Jharkhand

II. Andhra Pradesh

III. Bihar

1. Only I
2. Only III
3. II and III
4. I, II and III

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : I, II and III

The correct answer is I, II and III.

• The most important mica-bearing pegmatites occur in Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, Odisha, Rajasthan, and Telangana. Occurrences of mica pegmatites are also reported from Gujarat, Haryana, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal. 

• Mica
  • Mica is a naturally occurring non-metallic mineral that is based on a collection of silicates.
  • Mica is a very good insulator that has a wide range of applications in the electrical and electronics industry.
  • It can withstand high voltage and has a low power loss factor.
  • It is used in toothpaste and cosmetics because of its glittery appearance. It also acts as a mild abrasive in toothpaste.
  • India is one of the foremost suppliers of mica to the world. Mica-bearing igneous rocks occur in AP, Bihar, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, Rajasthan.
• Mica Reserve in India
  • Andhra Pradesh (41 percent)
  • Rajasthan (21 percent)
  • Odisha (20 percent)
  • Maharashtra (15 percent)
  • Bihar (2 percent)
  • Jharkhand (Less than 1 percent)

  • Table of Contents

• Mica
  • Andhra Pradesh
  • Rajasthan
  • Jharkhand
• Limestone
  • Madhya Pradesh
  • Rajasthan
  • Andhra Pradesh
  • Gujarat
  • Chhattisgarh
  • Tamil Nadu
  • Karnataka
• Dolomite
  • Orissa
  • Chhattisgarh
  • Jharkhand
  • Rajasthan
  • Karnataka
• Kyanite
  • Jharkhand
  • Maharashtra
  • Karnataka

• Non-Metallic Mineral Distribution in India – Mica, Limestone, Dolomite, Asbestos, Magnesite, Kyanite, Sillimanite and Gypsum.