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Question 1

What are the major mineral belts in India according to NCERT Class 12 Geography?

Accepted Answer

The three major mineral belts are: 1) Chota Nagpur Plateau (Jharkhand, Odisha, Chhattisgarh) for iron ore, coal, manganese, mica; 2) Dharwar Craton (Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh) for high-grade iron ore, gold, manganese; 3) Himalayan and Coastal belts for strategic minerals and placer deposits.

Question 2

How does NCERT classify energy resources in Chapter 5?

Accepted Answer

NCERT classifies energy resources into Conventional (coal, petroleum, natural gas, hydropower) and Non-Conventional (solar, wind, biomass, biogas, nuclear, tidal, geothermal). The chapter emphasizes India's transition toward renewables under climate commitments.

Question 3

What is the significance of the Chota Nagpur Plateau for India's mineral economy?

Accepted Answer

Chota Nagpur Plateau contributes over 40% of India's mineral production value. It hosts the Damodar Valley coalfields, high-grade iron ore, manganese, mica, bauxite, and copper, supporting major steel plants (Jamshedpur, Bokaro, Rourkela) and thermal power stations.

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NCERT Mineral Resources: Complete Class 12 Geography Chapter 5 Guide