India has the 4th largest coal reserves in the world. Indian mineral industry has contributed significantly to make the nation self-sufficient in coal. To meet the demands of thermal, cement and other users, the production trends in coal and lignite sectors have shown a remarkable increasing trend.

Correct Option: B

India has the 4th largest coal reserves in the world. Indian mineral industry has contributed significantly to make the nation self-sufficient in coal. To meet the demands of thermal, cement and other users, the production trends in coal and lignite sectors have shown a remarkable increasing trend.

The mined ore of Kundremukh is transported through pipelines running through districts of Udupi and Dakshina Kannada up to the plant in Panambur, adjacent to the premises of New Mangalore Port in Mangalore.

Correct Option: B

The mined ore of Kundremukh is transported through pipelines running through districts of Udupi and Dakshina Kannada up to the plant in Panambur, adjacent to the premises of New Mangalore Port in Mangalore.

The second five-year plan focused on industry, especially heavy industry. Unlike the First plan, which focused mainly on agriculture, domestic production of industrial products was encouraged in the Second plan, particularly in the development of the public sector. Hydroelectric power projects and five steel mills at Bhilai, Durgapur, and Rourkela were established.

Correct Option: B

The second five-year plan focused on industry, especially heavy industry. Unlike the First plan, which focused mainly on agriculture, domestic production of industrial products was encouraged in the Second plan, particularly in the development of the public sector. Hydroelectric power projects and five steel mills at Bhilai, Durgapur, and Rourkela were established.

In India, Punjab is the leader in woolen textile industry. There are over 250 small woolen mills in Punjab. Dhariwal in Gurdaspur district, which is an old centre of the industry, is well known. Amritsar and Ludhiana are other centres. The industry depends upon wool from H.P, J 8c K and Australia. The industry gets power from Bhalcra Dam.

Correct Option: B

In India, Punjab is the leader in woolen textile industry. There are over 250 small woolen mills in Punjab. Dhariwal in Gurdaspur district, which is an old centre of the industry, is well known. Amritsar and Ludhiana are other centres. The industry depends upon wool from H.P, J 8c K and Australia. The industry gets power from Bhalcra Dam.

India is one of the leading suppliers of mica to the world. India alone accounts for a major portion of the world`s export of block mica and mica splitting. India produces approximate 90 % of the world`s mica.

Correct Option: D

India is one of the leading suppliers of mica to the world. India alone accounts for a major portion of the world`s export of block mica and mica splitting. India produces approximate 90 % of the world`s mica.