Which of the following is not a mining town of India?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Saharanpur
Indian towns are grouped by their main function. Mining towns have grown in mineral-rich areas. Commercial towns specialise in trade and commerce.
Option (1) Digboi — A mining town. Digboi in Assam is an oil producing area.
Option (2) Ankaleswar — A mining town. Ankaleswar (Ankaleshwar) is one of the major oilfields of Gujarat.
Option (3) Raniganj — A mining town. Raniganj is one of the important coal fields of the Damodar Valley.
Option (4) Saharanpur — Not a mining town. Saharanpur is a commercial town, like Kolkata and Satna.
NCERT (2026-27): “Commercial towns Towns and cities specialising in trade and commerce are kept in this class. Kolkata, Saharanpur, Satna, etc., are some examples.” “Mining towns These towns have developed in mineral rich areas such as Raniganj, Jharia, Digboi, Ankaleshwar, Singrauli, etc.” |