UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 95
Consider the following statements:
- Natural gas occurs in the Gondwana beds.
- Mica occurs in abundance in Kodarma.
- Dharwars are famous for petroleum.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
View correct answer and explanation
Correct answer: B
Correct Option: B
Explanation: Koderma in Jharkhand is historically famous for mica. Gondwana strata are mainly associated with coal, while Dharwar rocks are noted for metallic minerals, not petroleum.
Statement/Pair-wise Analysis:
Statement/Item 1: Incorrect - Gondwana deposits in India are chiefly coal-bearing, not a main natural-gas formation.
Statement/Item 2: Correct - Koderma is a traditional mica-mining centre.
Statement/Item 3: Incorrect - Dharwar rocks are known for gold and other metallic ores rather than petroleum.
Option-wise Analysis:
A: Incorrect - includes false item 1.
B: Correct - selects all and only the accurate statements/pairs.
C: Incorrect - includes false item 3.
D: Incorrect - excludes true item 2.