Mod 4: Minerals & Regions Table
The different types of minerals found in Bihar and their respective regions are shown in the table below:
| Mineral | Region / District |
|---|---|
| (1) Coal | Rajmahal Coalfield |
| (2) Limestone | Kaimur (Bhabhua), Munger, Rohtas |
| (3) Mica | Nawada |
| (4) Quartz & Silica | Bhagalpur, Jamui, Munger, Nalanda |
| (5) Quartzite | Lakhisarai, Munger, Nalanda |
| (6) Talc, Soapstone, Steatite | Munger |
| (7) Bauxite | Munger, Rohtas |
| (8) China Clay | Bhagalpur, Munger |
| (9) Feldspar | Gaya, Jamui, Munger |
| (10) Fire Clay | Bhagalpur, Purnia |
| (11) Gold | Jamui |
| (12) Granite | Bhagalpur, Gaya, Jehanabad, Jamui |
| (13) Iron Ore (Hematite) | Bhagalpur |
| (14) Iron Ore (Magnetite) | Gaya, Jamui |
| (15) Lead-Zinc | Banka, Rohtas |
| (16) Pyrites | Rohtas |
Question 1: Rajmahal Coalfield is a major area associated with which mineral in Bihar?
Question 2: In which districts of Bihar is 'Limestone' found in abundance?
Question 3: Which district is primarily known for the production or extraction of 'Mica' in Bihar?
Question 4: In which districts of Bihar are Quartz & Silica minerals found?
Question 5: Talc, Soapstone, and Steatite minerals are associated with which single district in Bihar?
Question 6: Which district is considered the most prominent for 'Gold' ore in Bihar?
Question 7: Which of the following districts falls under the extraction area for 'Fire Clay'?
Question 8: Iron Ore (Hematite) is found in which district of Bihar?
Question 9: The 'Lead-Zinc' mineral is found in which districts of Bihar?
Question 10: Which famous district is known for the 'Pyrites' mineral in Bihar?