Question

Assertion :Peninsular rocks contain many reserves of coal, metallic minerals, mica and many other nonmetallic minerals. Reason: Sedimentary rocks on the western and eastern flanks of the peninsula, in Gujarat and Assam have most of the ferrous minerals.

• A. Both A and R are true and R explains A.
• B. Both A and R are true but R does not explain A.
• C. A is true and R is false.
• D. A is false and R is true.

Answer 1

The correct option is C A is true and R is false.

Sedimentary rocks on the western and eastern flanks of the peninsula, in Gujarat and Assam, have most of the petroleum deposits. Rajasthan with the rock systems of the peninsula has reserves of many non-ferrous minerals. The vast alluvial plains of north India are almost devoid of economic minerals.