Describe the distribution of coal in India.

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Differentiate between metallic and non-metallic minerals with examples

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Name any three major iron ore belts found in India. Write main features of each.

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Name the two varieties of iron ore found in India having high content of iron. Mention the names of places in India which have the richest iron ore deposits.

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What is a mine? Name the different types of mining prevalent in India. What is rat-hole mining and where in India in this type of mining done?

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Name any two areas where large reserves of natural gas are found. Why is it called the fuel for the present century. Name any two popular uses of the natural gas today.

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Explain the importance of conservation of minerals. Highlight any three measures to conserve therm.

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Why is conservation of minerals essential? Explain any four measures to conserve minerals.

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Classify resources into two groups on the basis of exhaustibility. Mention the characteristics of each.

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