Question

Give geographical reasons for the following statement.
Mining activities are well developed on the Chota Nagpur Plateau.

Answer 1

• Mining activities are well developed in Chota Nagpur plateau because it is rich in mineral deposits.
  
• Minerals like Mica, Bauxite, Copper, Limestone, Iron ore and coal are found here.
  
• The Damodar valley is rich with coal deposits and it is considered as the prime center of coking coal in the country.
  
• Massive coal deposits are found in the central basin. The important coalfields in the basin are Jharia, Raniganj, West Bokaro, East Bokaro, and Ramgarh.