Match List-I with List-II.
| List-I | List-II | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| (Mineral) | (States) | ||
| (A) | Coal | (I) | Madhya Pradesh |
| (B) | Gold | (II) | Gujarat |
| (C) | Diamond | (III) | Chhattisgarh |
| (D) | Petroleum | (IV) | Karnataka |
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
Each mineral is matched with a state well known for producing it.
(A) Coal — this matches (III) Chhattisgarh. Chhattisgarh is one of India's leading coal producers, with large coalfields such as Korba.
(B) Gold — this matches (IV) Karnataka. Most of India's gold comes from Karnataka, from the Hutti gold mines and, earlier, the Kolar Gold Fields.
(C) Diamond — this matches (I) Madhya Pradesh. The Panna diamond mines of Madhya Pradesh are the only working diamond mines in India.
(D) Petroleum — this matches (II) Gujarat. Gujarat has old onshore oil fields such as Ankleshwar and Kalol.