Q57. Consider the following statements.

1. Gypsum is abundant in areas having high rainfall.

2. Northern plains of India are rich in minerals due to heavy cover of alluvium.

Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

(a) Only 1

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(b) Only 2

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(d) None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is D
(d) None of the above

Gypsum is a water soluble mineral and hence absent in areas with high rainfall. The northern plains of India are covered with thick layer of alluvium which conceals the bedrock and hence devoid of minerals.

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Q57. Consider the following statements. 1. Gypsum is abundant in areas having high rainfall. 2. Northern plains of India are rich in minerals due to heavy cover of alluvium. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

The correct option is D (d) None of the above Gypsum is a water soluble mineral and hence absent in areas with high rainfall. The northern plains of India are covered with thick layer of alluvium which conceals the bedrock and hence devoid of minerals.

Q57. Consider the following statements.

1. Gypsum is abundant in areas having high rainfall.

2. Northern plains of India are rich in minerals due to heavy cover of alluvium.

Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

The correct option is D
(d) None of the above

Gypsum is a water soluble mineral and hence absent in areas with high rainfall. The northern plains of India are covered with thick layer of alluvium which conceals the bedrock and hence devoid of minerals.