AI-generated practice question — model-generated for extra practice, not a previous-year CBSE board question.
(B) They are used across virtually all aspects of life, from everyday objects to the food we eat.
Source: Introduction, Chapter 5
The passage directly states: "Minerals are an indispensable part of our lives. Almost everything we use, from a tiny pin to a towering building… Even the food that we eat contains minerals." Options A, C, and D are partially true but too narrow — they each mention only one use. Option B correctly captures the all-encompassing nature of mineral use, which is why it is the best answer. In MCQs, watch for words like "only" and "solely" — they usually make an option wrong.