Q1. [1] medium thorough-understanding
Which of the following correctly describes why ferrous minerals are considered the foundation of metallurgical industries in India?
(A) They are found only in peninsular India, making them easy to transport.
(B) They account for about three-fourths of the total value of metallic mineral production and support steel manufacturing.
(C) They include minerals like copper and bauxite, which are used in electrical industries.
(D) India imports most of its ferrous minerals to meet industrial demand.
- A They are found only in peninsular India, making them easy to transport.
- B They account for about three-fourths of the total value of metallic mineral production and support steel manufacturing.
- C They include minerals like copper and bauxite, which are used in electrical industries.
- D India imports most of its ferrous minerals to meet industrial demand.
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Model Answer
(B) They account for about three-fourths of the total value of metallic mineral production and support steel manufacturing.
Explanation
The passage directly states that ferrous minerals account for about three-fourths of the total value of metallic mineral production and provide a strong base for metallurgical industries. Options C and D are factually wrong (copper/bauxite are non-ferrous; India exports ferrous minerals). Option A is incorrect as ferrous minerals are not exclusively peninsular.