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Gold and Its Distribution in Karnataka

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In 1880, John Taylor started extensively mining ______ and this led to the establishment of K.G.F. in 1885.

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bauxite

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gold

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manganese

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iron

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The correct option is B gold
Around 1880, gold mining was extensively carried out in Karnataka by John Taylor. This led to the establishment of Kolar Gold Fields or K.G.F. in 1885.

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