UPSC Prelims PYQ 1998: Match minerals with mining areas

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:

List I (Minerals)

1. Graphite
2. Lead
3. Salt
4. Silver

List II (Mining Area)

1. Bellary
2. Didwana
3. Rampa
4. Zawar

Codes:

1. I-C, II-D, III-A, IV-B
2. I-A, II-D, III-B, IV-C
3. I-C, II-A, III-D, IV-B
4. I-B, II-C, III-A, IV-D

Explanation

Option (b) is correct

• The correct answer is I-A, II-D, III-B, IV-C. Graphite is associated with Bellary, lead with Zawar Mines, salt with Didwana Salt Lake, and silver with Rampa.

Answer: (b) I-A, II-D, III-B, IV-C