This section analyzes India's limited copper reserves. It tests your knowledge on the locational factors of major copper mines (like Malanjkhand in MP and Khetri in Rajasthan), smelting constraints, and global trade dynamics.
Correct Answer:
(D)
Malajkhand (Balaghat)
Copper ore is found in igneous and metamorphic rocks. It is a good conductor of electricity. As per Indian Mineral Year Book 2022, States with largest reserves of copper ore are – (1) Rajasthan (813327 thousand tonnes) (2) Jharkhand (295389 thousand tonnes) (3) Madhya Pradesh (283429 thousand tonnes). In terms of the production of copper concentrate, Madhya Pradesh Pradesh is at first place followed by Rajasthan and Jharkhand. Three important districts for copper in India are – Jhunjhunu (Rajasthan), Balaghat (M.P.) and Poorvi Singhbhumi (Jharkhand). Malajkhand Balaghat is a leading centre for the production of copper in Madhya Pradesh.
Ques: 2
'Khetri' is famous for :
Correct Answer:
(D)
Copper
Khetri is famous for copper production, It is located in Jhunjhunu district of Rajasthan. Presently, copper mining in Khetri is done by Hindustan Copper Limited.
Ques: 3
Consider the following pairs in context of the mineral resources of India – Mineral 90% Natural reserve
Copper - Jharkhand
Nickel - Odisha
Tungsten - Kerala
Which of the pair(s) above is/are correct?
Correct Answer:
(B) Only 2
According to IMYB Report 2022, 54% of copper reserve is found in Rajasthan. 92% of natural reserves of nickel is found in Odisha. 41% of natural reserves of Tungsten is found in Karnataka. Thus, option (b) is correct.
Ques: 4
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists:
List- I List- II
(Copper Fields) (State)
Chandrapur 1. Maharashtra
Hasan 2. Andhra Pradesh
Khamman 3. Rajasthan
Khetri 4. Karnataka
Code :
A B C D
Correct Answer:
(A) 1 4 2 3
The correct match is as follows :
Copper Fields State
Chandrapur – Maharashtra
Hasan – Karnataka
Khamman – Andhra Pradesh
Khetri – Rajasthan
Thus, option (a) is correct.
Ques: 5
Which State of India is the largest producer of copper?
Correct Answer:
(A) Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh is the leading producer state of copper, accounting for about 53% of the production. Rajasthan accounts for 43%, and Jharkhand accounts for 4% of copper production in India.