Which is a mining town among the following?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Raniganj
Mining towns have grown in mineral-rich areas, and Raniganj is one of them, along with Jharia, Digboi, Ankaleshwar and Singrauli.
NCERT (2025-26): “Ancient Towns There are number of towns in India having historical background spanning over 2000 years. Most of them developed as religious and cultural centres. Varanasi is one of the important towns among these. Prayag (Allahabad), Pataliputra (Patna), Madurai are some other examples of ancient towns in the country.…” “Mining towns These towns have developed in mineral rich areas such as Raniganj, Jharia, Digboi, Ankaleshwar, Singrauli, etc.…” “Tourist towns Nainital, Mussoorie, Shimla, Pachmarhi, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, Udagamandalam (Ooty), Mount Abu are some of the tourist destinations.…” |