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Question

Which of the following pair is not correctly matched?

District

Mining area

A

Panna

Diamond

B

Balaghat

Copper

C

Katni

Limestone

D

Sagar

Manganese

The correct answer is

D

District Mining Area Match Verification

The question asks to identify the pair that is incorrectly matched between a given district and its primary mining area. Let's examine each option:

Analyzing District-Mineral Pairs

We need to verify the accuracy of the association between the district and the mineral it is known for mining.

District Associated Mining Area Verification
Panna Diamond Correct. Panna district in Madhya Pradesh is famously known as the diamond city of India, with significant diamond mining activities.
Balaghat Copper Correct. Balaghat district in Madhya Pradesh is a major center for copper mining in India, notably housing the Malanjkhand Copper Mine.
Katni Limestone Correct. Katni, also in Madhya Pradesh, is rich in limestone reserves and is a significant producer of limestone, used extensively in cement production. It is also known for bauxite.
Sagar Manganese Incorrect. While Sagar district in Madhya Pradesh has mineral resources, it is not primarily known for manganese mining. Major manganese mining districts in Madhya Pradesh include Balaghat, Chhindwara, and Jhabua. Sagar's known resources are more related to coal, sandstone, and building stones.

Identifying the Mismatch

Based on the verification:

  • Panna is correctly associated with Diamond mining.
  • Balaghat is correctly associated with Copper mining.
  • Katni is correctly associated with Limestone mining.
  • Sagar is incorrectly associated with Manganese mining as its primary mineral resource.

Therefore, the pair that is not correctly matched is Sagar-Manganese.

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Important Questions from Minerals and Energy Sources

  1. According to the Indian Minerals Yearbook 2020, which state has the highest production of manganese in India?

  2. Which position did Madhya Pradesh hold in copper production in India during the year 2021 - 22?

  3. Other than in Madhya Pradesh, how many other working diamond mines are there in India?

  4. Madhya Pradesh is the _______ largest producer of cement in India.
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