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Mineral and Energy Resources

Jammu & Kashmir Board · Class 12 · Geography

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Topics in Mineral and Energy Resources

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1. Minerals: meaning, classification, and characteristics

  • A mineral is a natural substance of organic or inorganic origin with definite chemical and physical properties.
  • Minerals are grouped into metallic and non-metallic minerals.
  • Metallic minerals are sources of metals. They are further divided into ferrous and non-ferrous minerals.
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2. Distribution of minerals in India

  • Most metallic minerals occur in the peninsular plateau region in old crystalline rocks.
  • Over 97 per cent of coal reserves occur in the valleys of Damodar, Sone, Mahanadi, and Godavari.
  • Petroleum reserves are located in the sedimentary basins of Assam, Gujarat, and Mumbai High in the Arabian Sea.
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3. Ferrous minerals: iron ore and manganese

  • Iron ore is a ferrous metallic mineral and India has the largest reserve of iron ore in Asia.
  • The two main types of iron ore are haematite and magnetite.
  • About 95 per cent of India's total iron ore reserves are located in Odisha, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Goa, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu.
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4. Non-ferrous minerals: bauxite, copper, and mica

  • India is poorly endowed with non-ferrous metallic minerals except bauxite.
  • Bauxite is used in the manufacture of aluminium.
  • Bauxite is found mainly in tertiary deposits associated with laterite rocks.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Mineral and Energy Resources in India

MineralsClassification of mineralsFerrous mineralsIron oreManganeseNon-ferrous mineralsBauxiteCopper

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What are the important topics in Mineral and Energy Resources for Jammu & Kashmir Board Class 12 Geography?
Mineral and Energy Resources covers several key topics that are frequently asked in Jammu & Kashmir Board Class 12 board exams. Focus on the core concepts listed on this page and practise related questions to build confidence.
How to score full marks in Mineral and Energy Resources — Jammu & Kashmir Board Class 12 Geography?
Understand the core concepts first, then work through the 52 practice questions available for this chapter. Revise formulas and definitions regularly, and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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