This topic targets the rare and highly concentrated distribution of tin (cassiterite ore) in India. It details the unique position of Chhattisgarh as the sole commercial producer and the strategic value of tin in alloy manufacturing.
Which of the following states has immense Tin Ore reserves?
Correct Answer:
(C) Chhattisgarh
Chhattisgarh has immense deposits of tin ore. Notably, Chhattisgarh is the only tin producing State in India. Tin ore is known as cassiterite. As per IMYB 2022, about 64% of the total Tin ore/metal resources are located in Haryana and 36% in Chhattisgarh.
Ques: 2
Top producer of Tin in India is –
Correct Answer:
(B) Chhattisgarh
The only tin producing State in India is Chhattisgarh. All the companies related to Tin mining (1-Public sector, 5-Private sector) are located in the Dantewada district.
Ques: 3
Which mineral of Chhattisgarh State has largest deposit in the country?
Correct Answer:
(C) Tin Ore
Tin Ore is the mineral of Chhattisgarh State which has largest deposit in country. Tin ore is known as cassiterite. Govindpal Tongpal are in Dantewada district of Chhattisgarh.
Ques: 4
Consider the following statements:
Tin is relatively scarce in its global distribution.
Approx. 80% of the world’s tin supply comes from alluvial deposits.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer:
(C) Both 1 and 2
Ques: 5
Consider the following statements:
In non-Eastern Asian region, Bolivia and Peru are significant tin producers.
Leading global tin producers include China, Indonesia, Germany, Italy and France.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer:
(A) 1 only
In non-Eastern Asian region, Bolivia and Peru are significant tin producers, with Peru ranking as the third-largest tin producer globally. Nigeria and Zaire are essential tin producers in Africa, with the Bauchi plateau, Jos, and Zaria are essential tine producers in Africa, and Manono and Maniema serving as mining centers in Zaire.
Leading global tin producers include China, Indonesia, Myanmar, Peru, Brazil, Bolivia, and Malaysia. Prominent importers are Germany, Italy and France.