Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

Fundamentals of Human Geography: Secondary Activities

Question:

Which of the following industries use ferrous metallic minerals ?

Options:

Aluminium industries

Copper industries

Jewellery industries

None of the above

Correct Answer:

None of the above

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 4: None of the above

  • Ferrous minerals are minerals that contain iron (like iron ore, manganese, chromite).

  • Industries that use ferrous minerals include iron and steel industries, machinery industries, etc.

Now, looking at the options:

  • Aluminium industries ➔ Use bauxite (a non-ferrous mineral).

  • Copper industries ➔ Use copper ore (also non-ferrous).

  • Jewellery industries ➔ Use gold, silver, platinum, etc. (again non-ferrous).