Which of the following is not a metallic mineral?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Mica
Minerals are metallic or non-metallic. Metallic minerals are ferrous (with iron) or non-ferrous (without iron).
Option (1) Iron — A metallic mineral. Iron ore is a ferrous metallic mineral.
Option (2) Mica — Not a metallic mineral. Mica is the most important non-metallic mineral produced in India. It is used in the electrical and electronic industries.
Option (3) Copper — A metallic mineral. Copper is a non-ferrous metallic mineral, used for electric wires, motors and transformers.
Option (4) Bauxite — A metallic mineral. Bauxite is a non-ferrous metallic mineral. It is the ore used for making aluminium.
NCERT (2026-27): “Ferrous Mineral … Ferrous minerals such as iron ore, manganese, chromite, etc., provide a strong base for the development of metallurgical industries.” “Non-Ferrous Minerals … India is poorly endowed with non-ferrous metallic minerals except bauxite.” “Copper … Copper is an indispensable metal in the electrical industry for making wires, electric motors, transformers and generators.” “Non-metallic Minerals … Among the non-metallic minerals produced in India, mica is the important one.” |