Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:
List-I
(Minerals)List-II
(Main area)(i) Copper 1. Mandsaur (ii) Diamond 2. Shahdol (iii) Slate 3. Baihar (iv) Bauxite 4. Hinota
Codes:
(i)-3, (ii)-4, (iii)-1, (iv)-2
This solution provides a step-by-step guide to matching minerals from List-I with their primary geographical locations in List-II, using the provided codes.
The question requires us to correctly pair specific minerals with the areas where they are predominantly found or mined in India. List-I contains the minerals: Copper, Diamond, Slate, and Bauxite. List-II provides potential locations: Mandsaur, Shahdol, Baihar, and Hinota.
By analyzing the known distribution of these minerals and verifying with geographical resources, we can establish the accurate matches:
| Mineral (List-I) | Main Area (List-II) |
|---|---|
| Copper (i) | Baihar (3) |
| Diamond (ii) | Hinota (4) |
| Slate (iii) | Mandsaur (1) |
| Bauxite (iv) | Shahdol (2) |
The question asks to select the correct code corresponding to these matches. The sequence of numbers representing the areas for Copper, Diamond, Slate, and Bauxite is 3, 4, 1, and 2 respectively.
This sequence (3 4 1 2) matches the codes provided under option (B) in the question.
Therefore, the code (3 4 1 2) correctly represents the matching of minerals to their main areas.