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UPSC 2007 · Q66 · Geography › Economic & Mineral Geography · Save

In which one of the following districts have reserves of diamond-bearing kimberlite been discovered in the recent past?

(a) Hoshangabad
(b) Raipur
(c) Sambalpur
(d) Warangal
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Answer: (b) Raipur
UPSC 2007 · Q78 · Geography › Economic & Mineral Geography · Save

Consider the following statements :

  1. Balaghat is known for its diamond mines.
  2. Majhgawan is known for its manganese deposits.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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Answer: (d) Neither 1 nor 2