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Karnataka State Syllabus Class 9 Social Science Geography Chapter 6 Mineral Resources
Class 9 Social Science Mineral Resources Textbook Questions and Answers
I. Fill in the blanks :
Question :
1. Kudremukh in Karnataka is noted for __________ .
2. The best-quality iron ore is __________ .
3. Sandur in Bellary district has __________ mines.
4. The metal that is produced from bauxite ore is __________ .
5. The deepest gold mine is __________ .
Answer :
1. Iron ore
2. Magnetite
3. Manganese
4. Aluminum
5. Champion Reef.
II. Answer the following questions :
Question 1.
Why is Karnataka called the ‘Land of Gold’?
Answer :
Karnataka produces 80% of the total gold in India. So it is called the land of gold.
Question 2.
Which are the important minerals available in Karnataka?
Answer :
Iron ore, gold, manganese, limestone, copper, bauxite, chromites, mica, granite are the important minerals available in Karnataka.
Question 3.
Which is the ore used as an alloy?
Answer :
Manganese is used as an alloy.
Question 4.
Name the places in Karnataka where iron ore is available.
Answer :
Bellary, Chikmagalur, Bagalkot, Chitradurga, Tumkur, Shimoga, Dakshina Kannada, Uttar Kannada and Gadag.
Question 5.
Which district is an important producer of bauxite?
Answer :
Belgaum.
Question 6.
Name the gold mines of Karnataka.
Answer :
K.GF, Hatti, Bellary,Ajjanahalli, Mulgund, Kappatagudda, Kempinakote.
III. Match the following :
A – B
1. Supa a. Manganese
2. Hatti b. Bauxite
3. Kumasi c. Limestone
4. Khanapur d. Iron ore, e. Gold mine
Answer :
1. a;
2. e;
3. d;
4. b.