Get Started
Start Free Mocks
CUETMOCK

Ace Your

CUET Preparation Today

Start Free Mocks
Home Questions ZTAGVGCQJH
Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

India-People and Economy: Mineral and Energy resources

Question:

Which of the following is NOT a ferrous mineral?

Options:

iron ore

Bauxite

Chromite

Manganese

Correct Answer:

Bauxite

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 2: Bauxite

Iron ore, Chromite, and Manganese are ferrous minerals because they contain iron or are associated with iron and steel industries. Bauxite is a non-ferrous mineral and is the chief ore of aluminium.

NCERT: "All those minerals which have iron content are ferrous such as iron ore itself and those which do not have iron content are non-ferrous such as copper, bauxite, etc."

CUET Questions