Consider the following minerals: 1. Bentonite 2. Chromite 3. Kyanite 4. Sillimanite In India, which of the…
Consider the following minerals:
1. Bentonite
2. Chromite
3. Kyanite
4. Sillimanite
In India, which of the above is/are officially designated as major minerals?
1 and 2 only
4 only
1 and 3 only
2, 3 and 4 only
Solution
Under the MMDR Act, minor minerals are notified by the Central Government and include building stones, gravel, ordinary clay, bentonite, etc. Chromite, Kyanite and Sillimanite are major minerals. Answer: (d) 2, 3 and 4 only.