Question

Which of the following is not a characteristic of minerals?
a. They are created by natural processes
b. They have a definite chemical composition
c. They are inexhaustible
d. Their distribution is uneven

Answer 1

Hint:
 An incredible resource is one which is replaced, while a complete resource is not replaceable. Minerals are natural resources and can not be replaced by humans. Therefore, the continuous use of minerals at this rate will cause their exhaustion. Thus, they are considered as full natural resources.

Complete solution:
 Mineral is a kind of natural resource, which composes the combination of more than one element and received shells. India comes in the world's leading mineral resources and completion countries. Since there is a contribution of ancient firm plots in the geological structure of India, therefore, almost all types of minerals are received. Geo-based property is obtained by mining or excavation. Excavation means excavation of the upper layer. Excavators made with depth are called mining.

Manganese: It is used as a major raw material in the ironing steel industry. It is found in the sedimentary rocks of the Dharwad era. Silomaly and Bronite are its main ores. Its receipt is also from ores like Pirolosite, Mignanite, Roadocrocyte. Balaghat and Chhindwara in Madhya Pradesh in Balaghat and Bhandara, Gujarat.

Silver: Silver is a precious metal. Its maximum production is in 'Chittorgarh' of Rajasthan. After that comes the place of Bharuch region of Gujarat. Rajasthan, Karnataka and Jharkhand have the first, second and third position in silver production in India respectively. The highest production of silver in India is done by Hindustan Zinc Limited and then by Hindustan Copper Limited.

Chromite: Mineral chromite formed from the blending of iron and chromium is used in metallurgy, antitumor works and chemical industries. Odisha (95%) produces the highest chromite in the country. Here Keonjhar and Cuttack (Sukinda Valley) districts are important from this point of view. Chromite is also obtained from Hassan and Chitradurga in Karnataka, Ratnagiri and Bhandara in Maharashtra, Singhbhumi in Jharkhand and Kondapale in Andhra Pradesh. India ranks second in the world in chromite production.

Hence, the correct answer is option C.

Note:
Development of energy resources is an indicator of industrial development. There are three major energy resources used on a commercial scale in our country - coal, mineral oil or petroleum and hydroelectricity. Apart from this, natural gas, nuclear power, windmill, tidal energy, solar energy, geological energy etc. also contribute some.