Choose the correct option to fill in the blank :
[A fill-in-the-blank statement about minerals/resources — the blank refers to a category of minerals/resources]
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The question as provided is incomplete — the actual fill-in-the-blank statement is missing, so I cannot identify which specific blank needs to be filled. However, based on the chapter 5 content provided and the options given, the most likely intended answer is:
Model Answer
(B) Metallic
Minerals like iron, copper, bauxite, gold, and tin are classified as metallic minerals, which are further divided into ferrous and non-ferrous types.
Source: Chapter 5 (Minerals and Energy Resources), Classification of Minerals
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Explanation
- The chapter classifies minerals commercially into metallic, non-metallic, and energy minerals.
- "Metallic" is the most commonly tested category in fill-in-the-blank MCQs from this chapter.
- Without the exact blank statement, select (B) Metallic if the blank refers to minerals like iron/copper/gold; select (D) Energy if the blank refers to coal/petroleum; select (A) Non-metallic if it refers to mica/limestone/gypsum.
- In the board exam, re-read the full statement carefully before marking — the options narrow it down quickly.