In which one of the following States, Khetri Copper Mine is located?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Rajasthan
Khetri is a copper area in Rajasthan.
Note: The book does not say in clear words that Khetri is in Rajasthan. The map of non-ferrous minerals marks Khetri with the copper star next to Alwar, and the chapter places the copper deposits of Rajasthan in the Jhunjhunu and Alwar districts.
NCERT (2026-27): “Copper … The Copper deposits mainly occur in Singhbhum district in Jharkhand, Balaghat district in Madhya Pradesh and Jhunjhunu and Alwar districts in Rajasthan.”
Fig. 5.3 : India – Minerals (Non-Ferrous) |
