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Match the major mining centers of India in List-I with their corresponding primary mineral resources in List-II:

  • NeyveliLignite
  • KodarmaMica
  • ZawarLead and Zinc
  • PannaDiamond

Answer

Neyveli matches with Lignite, Kodarma matches with Mica, Zawar matches with Lead and Zinc, and Panna matches with Diamond.
The correctly matched pairs associate Neyveli with lignite, Kodarma with mica, Zawar with lead and zinc, and Panna with diamond based on India's primary mining regional geography.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the mineral associated with Neyveli
Neyveli (Tamil Nadu) is known for open-cast lignite mining.
It holds the largest Tertiary lignite deposits in southern India.
2
Identify the mineral associated with Kodarma
Kodarma (Jharkhand) yields high-grade muscovite mica.
It lies along the Northern fringe of the Chota Nagpur Plateau mica belt.
3
Identify the mineral associated with Zawar
Zawar (Rajasthan) is famous for lead and zinc ore reserves.
These ancient mining sites host major zinc-lead sulfide ore bodies.
4
Identify the mineral associated with Panna
Panna (Madhya Pradesh) is famous for diamond mining.
It is home to the Majhgawan diamond mine operated by NMDC.

Key Concept

Geographical distribution of major mineral resources and mining centers in India
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Mineral and Energy Resources of India

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