The correct answer is Option (3) → Lead
- Non-ferrous metallic minerals are those that do not contain iron.
- Iron ore and Manganese are associated with iron/ferrous category.
- Cobalt is generally grouped with strategic or alloying metals, not commonly listed in basic non-ferrous category in standard exams.
- Lead (Pb) is a classic non-ferrous metal, widely used in batteries, cables, etc.
Correct answer: Lead |