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The Rampura Agucha zinc-lead deposit, which represents one of the world's richest zinc-lead ore bodies and forms a cornerstone of the state's mining revenue, is situated in which administrative district of Rajasthan?

  1. A
    Udaipur
  2. B
    Jhunjhunu
  3. BhilwaraAnswer
  4. D
    Rajsamand

Answer

The Rampura Agucha zinc-lead deposit is located in Bhilwara district.
The Rampura Agucha deposit is located near Gulabpura in the Hurda tehsil of Bhilwara district, Rajasthan. It is one of the highest-grade zinc-lead deposits globally and constitutes the largest operational production center for Hindustan Zinc Limited, providing a major contribution to Rajasthan's non-fuel mineral output and state exchequer.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the mineral deposit specified in the prompt
Rampura Agucha zinc-lead deposit, a world-class sediment-hosted massive sulfide ore body.
Establishing the specific geological complex is required to map it to its administrative jurisdiction.
2
Recall the administrative and mining geography of Rajasthan's lead-zinc sector
Rajasthan is divided into distinct mineral clusters: Bhilwara (Rampura Agucha), Rajsamand (Rajpura-Dariba, Sindesar Khurd), and Udaipur (Zawar mines).
Distinguishing between separate regional clusters within the state prevents confusing major mining belts.
3
Select the district matching the Rampura Agucha complex
Bhilwara district.
Hurda tehsil in Bhilwara district contains the Rampura Agucha mine operations.

Key Concept

Spatial distribution of metallic mineral resources and major industrial mining complexes in Rajasthan.
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State Economy, Agriculture, and Natural Resources

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