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Social Science (087) — CBSE Class 10 board question

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Which one of the following is an example of the Ferrous Metal ?
  1. (a) Copper
  2. (b) Tin
  3. (c) Bauxite
  4. (d) Nickel
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Model Answer

(d) Nickel

Nickel is a ferrous mineral. Copper and tin are non-ferrous metals, and bauxite is an ore of aluminium (also non-ferrous).

Source: Chapter 5, Ferrous Minerals & Non-Ferrous Minerals sections.

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Explanation

The textbook classifies ferrous minerals as those containing iron or used in iron/steel production (iron ore, manganese, nickel). Copper, tin, and bauxite are explicitly listed or implied as non-ferrous. Examiners expect students to recall this classification directly. Note: bauxite is an ore (not a metal), and copper is clearly non-ferrous per the chapter.

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