Major copper deposits are found in which of the following areas?
A. Singhbhum
B. Nellore
C. Balaghat
D. Jhunjhunu
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → A, C and D only
(A) Singhbhum — Correct. Singhbhum district in Jharkhand has major copper deposits.
(B) Nellore — Incorrect. Nellore district in Andhra Pradesh produces the best quality mica, not copper.
(C) Balaghat — Correct. Balaghat district in Madhya Pradesh has major copper deposits.
(D) Jhunjhunu — Correct. Jhunjhunu district in Rajasthan, along with Alwar, has major copper deposits.
NCERT (2026-27): “Copper … The Copper deposits mainly occur in Singhbhum district in Jharkhand, Balaghat district in Madhya Pradesh and Jhunjhunu and Alwar districts in Rajasthan.” “Mica … Mica is mainly used in the electrical and electronic industries. … In Andhra Pradesh, Nellore district produces the best quality mica.” |