AI-generated practice question — model-generated for extra practice, not a previous-year CBSE board question.
(C) Mica
The Koderma–Gaya–Hazaribagh belt of Jharkhand is the leading producer of mica in India.
The passage under "Non-Metallic Minerals" directly states: "Koderma Gaya–Hazaribagh belt of Jharkhand is the leading producer." Mica is valued for its di-electric and insulating properties used in electrical/electronic industries. This is also directly tested in Exercise Q1(ii). Eliminate iron ore (Odisha-Jharkhand/Durg-Bastar belts), copper (Balaghat/Khetri/Singhbhum), and manganese (Madhya Pradesh leads) from context.