{"id":22995,"date":"2024-01-21T04:38:33","date_gmt":"2024-01-21T04:38:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=22995"},"modified":"2024-01-21T04:38:36","modified_gmt":"2024-01-21T04:38:36","slug":"upsc-ncert-notes-geography-mineral-resources","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-mineral-resources\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC NCERT Notes &#8211; Geography &#8211; Mineral Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-geography?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Banner&amp;utm_campaign=Geography\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/14.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42410\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/14.png 1280w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/14-1170x274.png 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/14-585x137.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The mining sector is an important segment of the Indian economy. Since independence, there has been a pronounced growth in mineral production both in terms of quantity and value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f5066029475\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" 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Mineral\">Classification Resources of Mineral<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-mineral-resources\/#The_Mineral_Belt_of_India\" title=\"The Mineral Belt of India\">The Mineral Belt of India<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-mineral-resources\/#Mineral_Belts_and_Their_Location\" title=\"Mineral Belts and Their Location\">Mineral Belts and Their Location<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-mineral-resources\/#Mineral_Distribution_in_India\" title=\"Mineral Distribution in India\">Mineral Distribution in India<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-mineral-resources\/#Iron-Ore\" title=\"Iron-Ore:\">Iron-Ore:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-mineral-resources\/#Major_Iron_Ore_Producing_States\" title=\"Major Iron Ore Producing&nbsp; States\">Major Iron Ore Producing&nbsp; States<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-mineral-resources\/#Manganese\" title=\"Manganese:\">Manganese:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-mineral-resources\/#Major_Manganese_Producing_States\" title=\"Major Manganese Producing States\">Major Manganese Producing States<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-mineral-resources\/#Copper\" title=\"Copper\">Copper<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-mineral-resources\/#Major_Copper_Producing_States\" title=\"Major Copper Producing States\">Major Copper Producing States<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-mineral-resources\/#Bauxite\" title=\"Bauxite\">Bauxite<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-mineral-resources\/#Major_Bauxite_Producing_States\" title=\"Major Bauxite Producing States\">Major Bauxite Producing States<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-mineral-resources\/#Chromite\" title=\"Chromite:\">Chromite:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-mineral-resources\/#Diamond\" title=\"Diamond:\">Diamond:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-mineral-resources\/#Mica\" title=\"Mica:\">Mica:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-mineral-resources\/#Top_States_for_Mica_Production\" title=\"Top States for Mica Production:\">Top States for Mica Production:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-mineral-resources\/#Gypsum\" title=\"Gypsum:\">Gypsum:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-mineral-resources\/#Limestone\" title=\"Limestone:\">Limestone:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-mineral-resources\/#Gold\" title=\"Gold:\">Gold:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-mineral-resources\/#Silver\" title=\"Silver:\">Silver:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-mineral-resources\/#Graphite\" title=\"Graphite:\">Graphite:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-mineral-resources\/#Zinc\" title=\"Zinc:\">Zinc:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-mineral-resources\/#Lead\" title=\"Lead:\">Lead:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-mineral-resources\/#Uranium\" title=\"Uranium:\">Uranium:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-mineral-resources\/#Thorium\" title=\"Thorium:\">Thorium:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-mineral-resources\/#Conservation_of_Mineral_Resources\" title=\"Conservation of Mineral Resources:\">Conservation of Mineral Resources:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-mineral-resources\/#Mines_and_Minerals_Regulation_and_Development_Act_1957\" title=\"Mines and Minerals (Regulation and Development) Act (1957):\">Mines and Minerals (Regulation and Development) Act (1957):<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-mineral-resources\/#The_Mines_and_Minerals_Development_and_Regulation_Amendment_Act_2015\" title=\"The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2015\">The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2015<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-mineral-resources\/#The_National_Mineral_Policy_2019\" title=\"The National Mineral Policy, 2019\">The National Mineral Policy, 2019<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-mineral-resources\/#The_Mines_and_Minerals_Development_and_Regulation_Amendment_Bill_2021\" title=\"The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2021\">The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2021<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-mineral-resources\/#Prelims_Facts\" title=\"Prelims Facts\">Prelims Facts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-mineral-resources\/#UPSC_NCERT_Practice_Questions\" title=\"UPSC NCERT Practice Questions\">UPSC NCERT Practice Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-mineral-resources\/#1_Non-metallic_mineral_is_MPPSC_Pre_2021\" title=\"1. Non-metallic mineral is MPPSC (Pre) 2021\">1. Non-metallic mineral is MPPSC (Pre) 2021<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-mineral-resources\/#2_Which_is_known_as_the_Storehouse_of_India_Minerals_MPPSC_Pre_2021\" title=\"2. Which is known as the Storehouse of India Minerals? MPPSC (Pre) 2021\">2. Which is known as the Storehouse of India Minerals? MPPSC (Pre) 2021<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-mineral-resources\/#3_In_India_which_of_the_following_minerals_are_officially_designated_as_major_minerals_IAS_Pre_2020\" title=\"3. In India, which of the following minerals are officially designated as major minerals? IAS (Pre) 2020\">3. In India, which of the following minerals are officially designated as major minerals? IAS (Pre) 2020<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-mineral-resources\/#4_Consider_the_following_statements\" title=\"4. Consider the following statements\">4. Consider the following statements<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-mineral-resources\/#5_Which_one_of_the_following_statements_is_true\" title=\"5. Which one of the following statements is true?\">5. Which one of the following statements is true?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-mineral-resources\/#6_Which_among_the_following_pair_s_isare_correctly_matched\" title=\"6. Which among the following pair (s) is\/are correctly matched?\">6. Which among the following pair (s) is\/are correctly matched?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-40\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-mineral-resources\/#7_In_which_one_of_the_following_minerals_India_leads_in_production_in_the_world_BPSC_Pre_2018\" title=\"7. In which one of the following minerals, India leads in production in the world? BPSC (Pre) 2018\">7. In which one of the following minerals, India leads in production in the world? BPSC (Pre) 2018<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-41\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-mineral-resources\/#8_Match_List_I_with_List_Il_and_select_the_correct_answer_by_using_the_codes_given_below_the_lists_MPPSC_Pre_2019\" title=\"8. Match List I with List Il and select the correct answer by using the codes given below the lists. MPPSC (Pre) 2019\">8. Match List I with List Il and select the correct answer by using the codes given below the lists. MPPSC (Pre) 2019<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-42\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-mineral-resources\/#9_Koderma_is_famous_for_which_mineral\" title=\"9. Koderma is famous for which mineral?\">9. Koderma is famous for which mineral?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-43\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-mineral-resources\/#10_Which_of_the_following_minerals_is_only_found_in_Madhya_Pradesh_MPPSC_Pre_2021\" title=\"10. Which of the following minerals is only found in Madhya Pradesh? MPPSC (Pre) 2021\">10. Which of the following minerals is only found in Madhya Pradesh? MPPSC (Pre) 2021<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-44\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-mineral-resources\/#11_Consider_the_following_pairs_in_the_context_of_the_mineral_resources_of_India_IAS_Pre_2010\" title=\"11. Consider the following pairs in the context of the mineral resources of India. IAS (Pre) 2010\">11. Consider the following pairs in the context of the mineral resources of India. IAS (Pre) 2010<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-45\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-mineral-resources\/#12_Two_leading_producers_of_bauxite_in_India_are\" title=\"12. Two leading producers of bauxite in India are\">12. Two leading producers of bauxite in India are<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-46\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-mineral-resources\/#13_Which_of_the_following_industries_uses_bauxite_as_a_principal_raw_material_UPPSC_Pre_1997_CGPSC_Pre_2018\" title=\"13. Which of the following industries uses bauxite as a principal raw material? UPPSC (Pre) 1997, CGPSC (Pre) 2018\">13. Which of the following industries uses bauxite as a principal raw material? UPPSC (Pre) 1997, CGPSC (Pre) 2018<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-47\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-mineral-resources\/#14_In_which_of_the_following_districts_in_India_the_largest_mica_belt_is_found\" title=\"14. In which of the following districts in India, the largest mica belt is found?\">14. In which of the following districts in India, the largest mica belt is found?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-48\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-mineral-resources\/#15_Khetri_is_famous_for_CGPSC_Pre_2016_BPSC_Pre_2017\" title=\"15. Khetri is famous for CGPSC (Pre) 2016, BPSC (Pre) 2017\">15. Khetri is famous for CGPSC (Pre) 2016, BPSC (Pre) 2017<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-49\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-mineral-resources\/#16_Bailadila_mines_are_related_to_which_mineral\" title=\"16. Bailadila mines are related to which mineral?\">16. Bailadila mines are related to which mineral?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-50\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-mineral-resources\/#17_Which_of_the_following_states_is_the_highest_producer_of_tin_in_India_WBCS_Pre_2021\" title=\"17. Which of the following states is the highest producer of tin in India? WBCS (Pre) 2021\">17. Which of the following states is the highest producer of tin in India? WBCS (Pre) 2021<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-51\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-mineral-resources\/#18_Which_of_the_following_statements_is_correct_regarding_India_UPPSC_Pre_2022\" title=\"18. Which of the following statements is correct regarding India? UPPSC (Pre) 2022\">18. Which of the following statements is correct regarding India? UPPSC (Pre) 2022<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-52\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-mineral-resources\/#19_The_two_Indian_states_most_richly_endowed_with_iron_ore_areBPSC_Pre_2015\" title=\"19. The two Indian states, most richly endowed with iron ore, areBPSC (Pre) 2015\">19. 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They form through natural processes, devoid of human intervention, and can be distinguished by physical properties like <strong>color, density, hardness, and chemical characteristics such as solubility.<\/strong><\/li><li>Minerals play a crucial role as the<strong> foundational materials <\/strong>for the social and economic development of a country. India, rich in diverse minerals, has concentrated deposits in specific regions.<\/li><li>The abundant and easily accessible mineral reserves have fostered the growth and development of <strong>India&#8217;s mining sector.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Classification_Resources_of_Mineral\"><\/span>Classification Resources of Mineral<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Based on chemical and physical properties. minerals are classified into two major mineral resources; <strong>metallic and non-metallic<\/strong><ul><li><strong>Metallic <\/strong>minerals are those that contain metal in their crude form, characterized by hardness, heat and electricity conductivity, and a characteristic luster. Examples of metallic minerals include iron ore, bauxite, and manganese ore, further categorized into ferrous and non-ferrous minerals.<\/li><li><strong>Ferrous Metallic Minerals: <\/strong>Comprising iron-based minerals such as iron ore, manganese, chromium, nickel, cobalt, and tungsten.<\/li><li><strong>Non-Ferrous Metallic Minerals:<\/strong> Lacking significant amounts of iron, examples include copper, gold, zinc, silver, platinum, and aluminum.<\/li><li><strong>Non-metallic minerals encompass b<\/strong>oth organic and inorganic types. Organic minerals consist of petroleum, coal, and natural gas, while inorganic minerals include mica and limestone.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Mineral_Belt_of_India\"><\/span>The Mineral Belt of India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>In India,<strong> mineral <\/strong>belts play a crucial role in resource distribution. The Chhota Nagpur plateau region holds more than 90% of the country&#8217;s mineral wealth, with significant coal reserves in the Gondwana troughs.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Madhya Pradesh <\/strong>boasts reserves of manganese-ores, coal, limestone, and bauxite.<\/li><li><strong>Tamil Nadu<\/strong> holds workable deposits of lignite, manganese, mica, and limestone, while Karnataka is a major producer of gold, iron, porcelain clays, and chrome ores. Andhra Pradesh possesses reserves of inferior-quality coal and mica, while Kerala concentrates heavy mineral sands.<\/li><li>Rajasthan is rich in copper, silver, lead, zinc, uranium, mica, precious stones, and low-grade coal. Gujarat and Assam contribute to petroleum production, with Gujarat also supplying about 90% of the country&#8217;s <strong>fluorite yield<\/strong>. Additionally, Assam has reserves of lignite, and West Bengal is a significant supplier of coal and iron ore.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mineral_Belts_and_Their_Location\"><\/span>Mineral Belts and Their Location<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><div class=\"pcrstb-wrap\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Mineral Belt<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Location<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Minerals<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>North-Eastern<\/td><td>Chhota Nagpur plateau and Odisha plateau<\/td><td>Coal, iron-ore, manganese, mica, bauxite, copper, kyanite, chromite, beryl, apatite, etc.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Central Belt<\/td><td>Jharkhand, West Bengal and Odisha<\/td><td>Manganese, bauxite, uranium, limestone, marble, coal, gems, mica, graphite, etc.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Peninsular Belt<\/td><td>Chhattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Maharashtra plateau and Karnataka Wheels<\/td><td>Ferrous minerals, bauxite, gold, chromite, lead, zinc, and ilmenite, etc.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Southern Belt<\/td><td>Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Goa<\/td><td>Iron-ore, garnet, monazite sand, clay, ilmenite, and soapstone, etc.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>North-Western Belt<\/td><td>Rajasthan and Gujarat, along the Aravalli range<\/td><td>Non-ferrous minerals, uranium, mica, beryllium, aquamarine, petroleum, gypsum, and emerald.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mineral_Distribution_in_India\"><\/span>Mineral Distribution in India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Iron-Ore\"><\/span>Iron-Ore:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Iron-ore serves as the cornerstone of industrial development, constituting about 80% of the total iron-ore reserves in the country, primarily in the form of haematite. India currently stands as the world&#8217;s fourth-largest producer of iron ore.<\/li><li>Extracted from igneous rocks located in <strong>Cuddapah and Dharwar, <\/strong>major production regions include Gorumahisani, Suleipat, and Badam Pahar in the Mayurbhanj district of Odisha, the Baramjader group extended across Keonjhar and Sundargarh districts of Odisha, Singhbhum district in Jharkhand, Bailadila range in Bastar district in Chhattisgarh, Sandur hills at Bellary Hospet region, and Bababudan hills in Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Major_Iron_Ore_Producing_States\"><\/span>Major Iron Ore Producing&nbsp; States<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><div class=\"pcrstb-wrap\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>State<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Major Iron-Ore Producing Regions<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Odisha<\/td><td>Sundergarh, Mayurbhanj, Cuttack<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Chhattisgarh<\/td><td>Bastar (Bailadila)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Jharkhand<\/td><td>Singhbhum<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Karnataka<\/td><td>Chikmagalur, Bellary<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Manganese\"><\/span>Manganese:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Occurring mainly in the Dharwar system of rocks, manganese is a crucial raw material for the iron and steel industry.<\/li><li>Key manganese regions include Keonjhar and Koraput in Odisha, Balaghat and Chhindwara in Madhya Pradesh, Nagpur and Bhandara in Maharashtra, Panchmahal in Gujarat, Visakhapatnam and Srikakulam in Andhra Pradesh, Singhbhum in Jharkhand, and Udaipur and Banswara in Rajasthan.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Major_Manganese_Producing_States\"><\/span>Major Manganese Producing States<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><div class=\"pcrstb-wrap\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>State<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Area<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Odisha<\/td><td>Keonjhar, Kalahandi, Sundergarh<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Karnataka<\/td><td>Bellary, Shimoga, N. Kanara<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Madhya Pradesh<\/td><td>Tirodi, Jabalpur (Balaghat district)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Andhra Pradesh<\/td><td>Kodur, Garividi, Garbham (Adilabad district)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Maharashtra<\/td><td>Chikla, Dongri, Buzurg, Nagpur<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Copper\"><\/span>Copper<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;Copper is <strong>alloyable, malleable, and ductile <\/strong>metal. Copper plants in India are<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Chilpi series (Madhya Pradesh)<\/li><li>Ghatsila (Jharkhand)<\/li><li>Malanjkhand (Madhya Pradesh)<\/li><li>Korba (Chhattisgarh)<\/li><li>Taloja (Maharashtra)<\/li><li>The major copper-producing regions are Singhbhum in Jharkhand, Jhunjhunu, Bhilwara, Alwar, and Udaipur in Rajasthan, Balaghat in Madhya Pradesh, Guntur and Nellore districts in Andhra Pradesh.<\/li><li>The<strong> Khetri mine i<\/strong>n Rajasthan has been a major copper-extracting region, since the age of Indus Valley civilization.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Major_Copper_Producing_States\"><\/span>Major Copper Producing States<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><div class=\"pcrstb-wrap\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>State<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Region<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Madhya Pradesh<\/td><td>Balaghat, Betul<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Rajasthan<\/td><td>Jhunjhuna, Ajmer, Bhilwara, Alwar, Sikar<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Jharkhand<\/td><td>Hazaribagh, Palamau<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bauxite\"><\/span>Bauxite<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Aluminum is extracted from the bauxite ore through the Bayer&#8217;s process.<\/li><li>The major bauxite extracting regions in India are Ranchi and Palamau in Jharkhand, Surguja, <strong>Kabirdham<\/strong> and Bastar in Chhattisgarh, <strong>Shahdol<\/strong> and Balaghat in Madhya Pradesh, Kolaba, Thane and Ratnagiri in <strong>Maharashtra<\/strong>, Belgaum and Bababudan hills in Karnataka, Palani, Javadi and Shevaroy hill regions in TamilNadu.<\/li><li>Presently, India is the sixth largest bauxite producer and has the fourth largest bauxite reserves (4%) of the world. Odisha is the largest bauxite producing state in India.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Major_Bauxite_Producing_States\"><\/span>Major Bauxite Producing States<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><div class=\"pcrstb-wrap\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>State<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Area<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Odisha<\/td><td>Kalahandi, Koraput<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Gujarat<\/td><td>Jamnagar, Kutch, Kaina, Surat<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Jharkhand<\/td><td>Palamau, Gumla<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Maharashtra<\/td><td>Ratnagiri, Kolhapur<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Madhya Pradesh<\/td><td>Mandala, Balaghat, Katni, Jabalpur<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chromite\"><\/span>Chromite:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Chromite, a metal composed of iron and chromium, finds applications in refractive works and chemical industries.<\/li><li>Odisha dominates chromite production in India, accounting for 90%. Key districts include Keonjhar, Jaipur Dhenkanal, and Cuttack. Other contributing regions encompass Chitradurga and Hassan in Karnataka, Ratnagiri and Bhandara in Maharashtra, Singhbhum in Jharkhand, and Kondapalli in Andhra Pradesh.<\/li><li>India ranks third globally in chromite production, trailing South Africa and Kazakhstan.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Diamond\"><\/span>Diamond:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Diamond, the purest form of carbon and the hardest substance is primarily extracted in<strong> Madhya Pradesh<\/strong>. Key diamond mines are situated in Panna and Satna districts.<\/li><li>Additional diamond mining regions include Raichur and Gulbarga in <strong>Karnataka <\/strong>and Anantapur and Krishna Basin in <strong>Andhra Pradesh.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mica\"><\/span>Mica:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Mica, a vital non-metallic mineral formed in igneous and metamorphic rocks, is valued for its insulating properties in the electronics industry.<\/li><li><strong>Major mica producer<\/strong>s are Andhra Pradesh, Jharkhand, and Rajasthan. India leads global mica production with 60%, with a significant portion dedicated to exports.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_States_for_Mica_Production\"><\/span>Top States for Mica Production:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><div class=\"pcrstb-wrap\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>State<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Major Production Regions<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Andhra Pradesh<\/td><td>Nellore<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Rajasthan<\/td><td>Bhilwara, Jalpur, Sikar<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Jharkhand<\/td><td>Hazaribagh, Palamau, Singhbhum, Kodarma<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gypsum\"><\/span>Gypsum:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Used in fertilizer, cement, and sulfur production, gypsum is formed in sedimentary rocks. Rajasthan is the largest producer, with 90% of India&#8217;s production.<\/li><li>Hanumangarh district in <strong>Rajasthan<\/strong> is the primary gypsum-producing region, with additional findings in Bikaner, Jodhpur, Nagpur, Jaisalmer, Doda in Jammu and Kashmir, and Kutch in Gujarat.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Limestone\"><\/span>Limestone:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Limestone, associated with calcium carbonate, the double carbonate of calcium and magnesium, or a mixture of the two, is of sedimentary origin.<\/li><li>Predominantly produced by Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Chhattisgarh, and Tamil Nadu, limestone is crucial in the cement, iron and steel, and chemical industries.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gold\"><\/span>Gold:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Gold, a transition metal often occurring in auriferous rocks, is known as an international currency and is extensively used in jewelry manufacturing.<\/li><li>Mainly found in <strong>Karnataka<\/strong> and Andhra Pradesh, prominent gold fields include the <strong>Kolar gold field, Hutti goldfield, and the Ramgiri field<\/strong>. Sands of the Subarnarekha river in Jharkhand also yield gold.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Silver\"><\/span>Silver:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Silver, a precious metal valued alongside gold, is generally found in mixed forms with copper, gold, zinc, etc.<\/li><li>Rajasthan leads silver production, particularly from <strong>Zawar mines<\/strong> in Udaipur. Gujarat and Jharkhand also contribute to India&#8217;s silver production.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Graphite\"><\/span>Graphite:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Graphite, a naturally occurring crystalline form of carbon, is found in metamorphic and igneous rocks.<\/li><li>Also known as plumbago or black lead, graphite is utilized in pencils, lubricants, polishes, arc lamps, and as a moderator in atomic reactors.<\/li><li>Major graphite reserves are located in Arunachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand, Tamil Nadu, and Odisha.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Zinc\"><\/span>Zinc:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Zinc, a mixed ore containing lead and zinc, is found in veins associated with galena, chalcopyrites, iron pyrites, and sulfide areas.<\/li><li>Used for alloying, manufacturing galvanized steel for rust resistance, dry batteries, electrodes, textiles, and the rubber industry.<\/li><li>Rajasthan holds the largest zinc reserves in India, with production concentrated in regions like Bhilwara, Udaipur, and Rajsamand.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lead\"><\/span>Lead:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Lead is primarily obtained from galena ore and is not found in free form, mainly located in Precambrian and Vindhyan rocks.<\/li><li>Zawar, a township in Rajasthan created by Hindustan Zinc Limited, is a significant lead-producing region. Additionally found in Durg Raipur and Bastar in Chhattisgarh.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Uranium\"><\/span>Uranium:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Uranium in India is found in Dharwar and Archean series rocks, pegmatite, monazite sands (largest source), and cheralite.<\/li><li>India produces about 2% of the world&#8217;s uranium, with the Jadugada region in East Singhbhum district, Jharkhand, being the most important mining area. Other regions include Nellore in Andhra Pradesh and Jaipur in Rajasthan.<\/li><li>The newly discovered Tummalapalle uranium in Andhra Pradesh is considered one of the world&#8217;s largest uranium reserves.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Thorium\"><\/span>Thorium:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>India possesses the largest deposits of thorium reserves globally, followed by Brazil, Australia, and the USA.<\/li><li>Extracted from monazite sand formed by the disintegration of Precambrian rocks, these monazite extracts are mainly found in the coastal region of Kerala.<\/li><li>With proper technology development, thorium deposits can fulfill India&#8217;s power requirements permanently.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conservation_of_Mineral_Resources\"><\/span>Conservation of Mineral Resources:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Mineral resources are depleting rapidly due to the increasing population and demands, being limited and irreplaceable.<\/li><li>Conservation methods include strategic and long-term utilization, recycling through scrap metals, improving technology for cost-effective use of poor-grade ores, promoting non-conventional energy sources as substitutes, and training for efficient mineral conservation.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mines_and_Minerals_Regulation_and_Development_Act_1957\"><\/span>Mines and Minerals (Regulation and Development) Act (1957):<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Enacted by the Indian Parliament, this act regulates the mining sector in India, excluding minor minerals and atomic minerals.<\/li><li>The act, amended in 2015 and 2016, forms the basic framework for mining regulation in the country.<\/li><li>It outlines the conditions for obtaining a mining license in India. The extraction of minor minerals falls under the jurisdiction of State Governments, and river sand is considered one such minor mineral. Prior permission from the<strong> Ministry of Environment and Forests <\/strong>is required for mining and prospecting on forest land. The Mines and Minerals <strong>(Development and Regulation) A<\/strong>ct, 2015, amended this act.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Mines_and_Minerals_Development_and_Regulation_Amendment_Act_2015\"><\/span>The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2015<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2015, aimed to introduce transparency in the mining license allocation process through auctions. This amendment proposed an auction-based system for the<strong> allocation of mining<\/strong> licenses.\u00a0<\/li><li>A fixed percentage of the mine&#8217;s revenue would be allocated to the development of the surrounding area, forming a<strong> District Mineral Foundation<\/strong>. State Governments would set the rates, in addition to royalty.<\/li><li>The amendment also established the National Mineral Exploration Trust to explore and promote <strong>non-coal minerals<\/strong>. The validity of licenses was extended to 50 years, with no renewals but only re-auction.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_National_Mineral_Policy_2019\"><\/span>The National Mineral Policy, 2019<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The National Mineral Policy, 2019, introduced measures to boost the mining sector, such as the Right of First Refusal for RP\/PL holders, encouragement of private sector exploration, and support for mergers and acquisitions in the mining industry.\u00a0<\/li><li>It proposed creating dedicated mineral corridors, granting industry status to mining activities, and promoting long-term import-export policies for better planning.\u00a0<\/li><li>The policy aimed to rationalize reserved areas given to PSUs through auctions, harmonize taxes and royalties with global benchmarks, and enhance private sector participation.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Mines_and_Minerals_Development_and_Regulation_Amendment_Bill_2021\"><\/span>The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2021<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2021, presented in Lok Sabha on March 15, 2021, proposed amendments to the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957.\u00a0<\/li><li>Key provisions include the<strong> removal of restrictions on the end-use of minerals<\/strong>, allowing captive mines to sell up to 50% of their annual production in the open market, and the central government&#8217;s authority to conduct auctions in specific cases.\u00a0<\/li><li>Additionally, the bill outlined the transfer of statutory clearances to new lessees for two years after the expiry of a mining lease.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prelims_Facts\"><\/span>Prelims Facts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Which is known as the storehouse of Indian minerals. -Chota Nagpur Plateau<strong><em> [MPPSC (Pre) 2021<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>Which minerals are only found in Madhya Pradesh? &#8211; Diamond<strong><em> (MPPSC (Pre) 2021)<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>Koderma is famous for which mineral in India? -Mica (<strong><em>UKPSC (Pre) 2022)<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>Which state is the highest producer of Tin in India? Chhattisgarh<strong><em> [WBCS (Pre) 2022)<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>Monazite is a source of rare Earth minerals, which can only be processed by the Indian Government, the mineral is -Thorium<strong><em> [UPPSC (Pre) 2022]<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>The two Indian States, most richly endowed with iron- ore are -Madhya Pradesh and Odish<strong><em>a [BPSC (Pre) 2015)<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>Which mineral is found in the Nathra-Ki-Pal area of Rajasthan? &#8211; Iron ore <strong><em>[RAS\/RTS (Pre) 2008)<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>Bailadila mines are related to which mineral? -Iron ore<strong><em> [UPPSC (Pre) 2017)<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>Out of the various types of iron ore, a reserve of which type is largest in India? -Haematite<strong><em> (CGPSC (Pre) 2017]<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>Rajasthan has near monopoly of &#8211; Zinc <strong><em>(UPPSC (Mains) 2013]<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>Which industry uses bauxite as a principal raw material? &#8211; Aluminiu<strong><em>m (CGPSC (Pre) 2018]<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>Khetri located in Jhunjhunu district of Rajasthan is famous for Copper (CGPSC (Pre) 2016, <strong><em>BPSC (Pre) 2017<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>Which state has main deposit of tin-ore reserves? -Chhattisgarh <strong><em>(UPPSC (Pre) 2014, 2015)<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>In which district of Chhattisgarh, Bauxite ore is available? As per Indian Government notification common major minerals ar -Kondagaon <strong><em>(CGPSC (Pre) 2019)<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>Chromite, Kyanite, Sillimanite, lignite, Coal, Uranium, Iron-ore and Gold <strong><em>[IAS (Pre) 2020<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>The Leading producer of manganese in India is -Madhya Pradesh (UPPSC (Mains) 2008, <strong><em>UPPSC (Pre) 2012<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>India leads in production in the world of which mineral? &#8211; Mica<strong><em> [BPSC (Pre) 2018]<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>Which State is the main gypsum producing state in India? -Rajasthan <strong><em>(CGPSC (Pre) 2013)<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>In which part of India, the largest reserve of mineral resources found? -South East<strong><em> (CGPSC (Pre) 2011)<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>Which state of India has the largest reserve of Copper? <strong><em>&#8211; Rajasthan [UPPSC (Pre) 2011]<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>The leading producer of manganese in India is &#8211; <strong><em>Madhya Pradesh (UPPSC (Pre) 2012]<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>The Korba Coalfield is located in Chhattisgarh <strong><em>[BPSC (Pre) 2000)<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>The oldest oil field in India is &#8211; Digboi (Assam) (<strong><em>BPSC (Pre) 2015]<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>Tatipaka Oil Refinery is located in the state of Andhra Pradesh (<strong><em>UPPSC (Pre) 2016]<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>Which state of India is a leading producer of solar energy? &#8211; Karnataka <strong><em>(BPSC (Pre) 2020)<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>In Uttar Pradesh Coal deposits are found in &#8211; Singrauli Region<strong><em> [UPPSC (Pre) 2017<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>Where is Mundra Thermal Power Station located? &#8211; <strong><em>Gujarat (IAS (Pre) 2023<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>Name the state where Mijia Thermal Power Station is located. &#8211; <strong><em>West Bengal [IAS (Pre) 2023)<\/em><\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UPSC_NCERT_Practice_Questions\"><\/span>UPSC NCERT Practice Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Non-metallic_mineral_is_MPPSC_Pre_2021\"><\/span>1. Non-metallic mineral is MPPSC (Pre) 2021<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) marble<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b manganese<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) silver<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) lead<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Which_is_known_as_the_Storehouse_of_India_Minerals_MPPSC_Pre_2021\"><\/span>2. Which is known as the Storehouse of India Minerals? MPPSC (Pre) 2021<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) Chhota Nagpur plateau<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) Bundelkhand plateau<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) Malwa plateau<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) Baghelkhand plateau<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_In_India_which_of_the_following_minerals_are_officially_designated_as_major_minerals_IAS_Pre_2020\"><\/span>3. In India, which of the following minerals are officially designated as major minerals? IAS (Pre) 2020<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Bentonite<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Chromite<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. Sillimanite<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Kyanite<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Codes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) 1 and 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) Only 4<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) 1 and 3<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) 2, 3 and 4<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Consider_the_following_statements\"><\/span>4. Consider the following statements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Statement I<\/strong> India, despite having uranium deposits, depends on coal for most of its electricity production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Statement II <\/strong>Uranium, enriched to the extent of at least 60% is required for the production of electricity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct and Statement II is the correct explanation for Statement I<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>b) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct and Statement II is not the correct explanation for Statement I<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) Statement I is correct but Statement Il is incorrect<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) Statement I is incorrect but Statement Il is correct<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Which_one_of_the_following_statements_is_true\"><\/span>5. Which one of the following statements is true?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) Odisha is the largest producer of chromite in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) Karnataka is the largest producer of silver in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) Andhra Pradesh has the largest reserve of bauxite in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) Odisha has the largest reserve of manganese in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Which_among_the_following_pair_s_isare_correctly_matched\"><\/span>6. Which among the following pair (s) is\/are correctly matched?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) Mica &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Talcher<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) Manganese&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Bailadila<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) Iron &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Koderma<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) Bauxite &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Lohardaga<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_In_which_one_of_the_following_minerals_India_leads_in_production_in_the_world_BPSC_Pre_2018\"><\/span>7. In which one of the following minerals, India leads in production in the world? BPSC (Pre) 2018<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) Mica sheet<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) Copper<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) Gypsum<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) Iron-ore<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Match_List_I_with_List_Il_and_select_the_correct_answer_by_using_the_codes_given_below_the_lists_MPPSC_Pre_2019\"><\/span>8. Match List I with List Il and select the correct answer by using the codes given below the lists. MPPSC (Pre) 2019<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><div class=\"pcrstb-wrap\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>List I (Mining Areas)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>List II (Mineral Wealths)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1. Kalahandi<\/td><td>A. Gold<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2. Zawar<\/td><td>B. Copper<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3. Kolar<\/td><td>C. Bauxite<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4. Mosabani<\/td><td>D. Zinc and Lead<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Codes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>a) 1 2 3 4<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>b) 1 4 3 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>c) 3 4 1 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>d) 3 2 4 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Koderma_is_famous_for_which_mineral\"><\/span>9. Koderma is famous for which mineral?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) Iron-ore<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) Mica&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) Gypsum<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) Bauxite<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Which_of_the_following_minerals_is_only_found_in_Madhya_Pradesh_MPPSC_Pre_2021\"><\/span>10. Which of the following minerals is only found in Madhya Pradesh? MPPSC (Pre) 2021<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) Iron<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) Mica<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) Diamond<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) Copper<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Consider_the_following_pairs_in_the_context_of_the_mineral_resources_of_India_IAS_Pre_2010\"><\/span>11. Consider the following pairs in the context of the mineral resources of India. IAS (Pre) 2010<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Minerals&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 90% natural reserves<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Copper &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Jharkhand<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Nickel&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Odisha<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Tungsten&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Kerala<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which of the following pairs) is\/are correct?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) 1 and 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) Only 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) 1 and 3<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) All of these<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Two_leading_producers_of_bauxite_in_India_are\"><\/span>12. Two leading producers of bauxite in India are<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) Jharkhand and Gujarat<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) Gujarat and Odisha<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) Odisha and Maharashtra<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) Odisha and Jharkhand<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_Which_of_the_following_industries_uses_bauxite_as_a_principal_raw_material_UPPSC_Pre_1997_CGPSC_Pre_2018\"><\/span>13. Which of the following industries uses bauxite as a principal raw material? UPPSC (Pre) 1997, CGPSC (Pre) 2018<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) Aluminium<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) Cement<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) Fertiliser<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) Ferro-manganese<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_In_which_of_the_following_districts_in_India_the_largest_mica_belt_is_found\"><\/span>14. In which of the following districts in India, the largest mica belt is found?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) Balaghat and Chhindwada<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) Udaipur, Ajmer and Alwar<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) Hazaribagh, Gaya and Munger<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) Salem and Dharampuri.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_Khetri_is_famous_for_CGPSC_Pre_2016_BPSC_Pre_2017\"><\/span>15. Khetri is famous for CGPSC (Pre) 2016, BPSC (Pre) 2017<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) iron-ore<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) coal<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) manganese&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) copper<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"16_Bailadila_mines_are_related_to_which_mineral\"><\/span>16. Bailadila mines are related to which mineral?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) Iron-ore<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) Coal<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) Manganese-ore<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) Mica<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"17_Which_of_the_following_states_is_the_highest_producer_of_tin_in_India_WBCS_Pre_2021\"><\/span>17. Which of the following states is the highest producer of tin in India? WBCS (Pre) 2021<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) Rajasthan<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) Odisha<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) Jharkhand<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) Chhattisgarh<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"18_Which_of_the_following_statements_is_correct_regarding_India_UPPSC_Pre_2022\"><\/span>18. Which of the following statements is correct regarding India? UPPSC (Pre) 2022<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Monazite is a source of rare Earth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Monazite contains thorium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Monazite occurs naturally in the entire Indian coastal sands in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. In India, government bodies only can process or export monazite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Codes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) 1, 2 and 3<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) 1,2 and 4<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) 3 and 4<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) All of these<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"19_The_two_Indian_states_most_richly_endowed_with_iron_ore_areBPSC_Pre_2015\"><\/span>19. The two Indian states, most richly endowed with iron ore, areBPSC (Pre) 2015<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) Bihar and West Bengal<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) Madhya Pradesh and Odisha<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) Bihar and Odisha<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) Madhya Pradesh and West Bengal<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Know_Right_Answer\"><\/span>Know Right Answer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>1 (a)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2 (a)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3 (d)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4 (c)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5 (a)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>6 (d)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>7 (a)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>8 (c)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>9 (b)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>10 (c)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>11 (b)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>12 (d)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>13 (a)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>14 (c)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>15 (d)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>16 (a)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>17 (d)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>18 (b)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>19 (b)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q1_What_are_mineral_resources\"><\/span>Q1: What are mineral resources?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A1: Mineral resources are naturally occurring substances found in the Earth&#8217;s crust that have economic value. These resources include metals, non-metals, and fossil fuels. They play a crucial role in various industrial processes and are essential for the development of a country&#8217;s economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q2_Why_are_UPSC_NCERT_notes_on_mineral_resources_important\"><\/span>Q2: Why are UPSC NCERT notes on mineral resources important?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A2: UPSC NCERT notes on mineral resources are important for aspirants preparing for the Civil Services Examination because they provide a comprehensive understanding of the geographical distribution, types, and utilization of mineral resources. A sound knowledge of mineral resources is crucial for answering questions related to economic geography and sustainable development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q3_What_are_the_key_types_of_mineral_resources_discussed_in_UPSC_NCERT_notes_on_Geography\"><\/span>Q3: What are the key types of mineral resources discussed in UPSC NCERT notes on Geography?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A3: UPSC NCERT notes on Geography cover various types of mineral resources, including metallic minerals (like iron, copper, and gold), non-metallic minerals (such as limestone and gypsum), and energy resources like coal, petroleum, and natural gas. The notes provide insights into their occurrence, extraction methods, and significance for the economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q4_How_do_mineral_resources_impact_regional_development\"><\/span>Q4: How do mineral resources impact regional development?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A4: Mineral resources can significantly impact regional development by influencing the economic activities, infrastructure, and employment opportunities in a particular area. Regions rich in mineral resources often experience economic growth, but the sustainable development of these areas requires careful planning to address environmental concerns and social implications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q5_How_does_the_UPSC_NCERT_syllabus_address_the_conservation_of_mineral_resources\"><\/span>Q5: How does the UPSC NCERT syllabus address the conservation of mineral resources?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A5: The UPSC NCERT syllabus emphasizes the importance of sustainable development and the conservation of mineral resources. It covers topics related to responsible mining practices, environmental impact assessment, and the need for balancing economic development with environmental preservation. 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