Question

Why is it that the Himalayan region is poor in mineral resources?

• A. Displacement of rock strata has disturbed the arrangement of rocks and made it complex
• B. It is made up of crystalline rock
• C. the terrain makes exploitation of minerals difficult
• D. The climatic conditions are not suitable, for exploitation of minerals

Answer 1

The correct option is A Displacement of rock strata has disturbed the arrangement of rocks and made it complex

Himalayan region is poor in mineral resources because displacement of rock strata has disturbed the arrangement of rocks and made it complex .The climatic conditions of Himalayan are not suitable, for exploitation of minerals.

The correct answer is A.