Question

Which mineral-rich region lies to the south of the Rajmahal Hills?

• A. Malwa Plateau
• B. Chotanagpur Plateau
• C. Aravalli Hills
• D. Vindhyan Range

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Chotanagpur Plateau

• The Chotanagpur Plateau is indeed a mineral-rich region located to the south of the Rajmahal Hills in eastern India.

• This plateau is famous for its abundant mineral resources including:

• Coal reserves (particularly in the Jharia, Bokaro, and Raniganj coalfields)

• Iron ore deposits

• Manganese

• Bauxite (aluminum ore)

• Copper

• Limestone

• Mica

• The Chotanagpur Plateau primarily spans across Jharkhand, northern Odisha, and parts of West Bengal and Chhattisgarh.

• This region is one of India's richest mineral belts and serves as the backbone for many of India's heavy industries and steel plants.

• The plateau has a rugged terrain with an average elevation of about 700 meters above sea level.