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Which part of India is almost devoid of economic minerals?

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Peninsular rock system in Rajasthan

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The vast alluvial plains of North India

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Sedimentary rocks on the western and eastern flanks of peninsula

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None of these

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The correct option is A The vast alluvial plains of North India
The most striking feature of the Indian minerals is their uneven distribution. Some areas are very rich in minerals while some others are completely devoid of this valuable asset.Minerals are rarely found in Northern plains of India.

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