Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

India-People and Economy: Mineral and Energy resources

Question:

Identify the organic non-metallic mineral from the following:

Options:

Copper

Bauxite

Mica

Coal

Correct Answer:

Coal

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 4: Coal

Organic: Formed from the remains of plants and animals over millions of years.

Non-metallic: Does not contain metals.

Copper :Metallic mineral

Bauxite: Metallic mineral (Ore of Aluminium)

Mica: Non-metallic, but inorganic

"Non-metallic minerals are either organic in origin such as fossil fuels also known as mineral fuels which are derived from the buried animal and plant life such as coal and petroleum. Other type of non-metallic minerals are inorganic in origin such as mica, limestone and graphite, etc."