Consider the following statements:

  1. Natural gas occurs in the Gondwana belts.
  2. Mica occurs in abundance in Kodarma.
  3. Dharwars are famous for petroleum.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2013 Prelims]

(a) 1 and 2

(b) 2 only

(c) 2 and 3

(d) None


Answer: (b)

Explanation:

Statement 1 is incorrect as Gondwana is known for coal fields, not natural gas, statement 3 is incorrect as Dharwar has minerals like iron and manganese, but not petrol, and statement 2 is correct as mica is found in Kodarma mines in Jharkhand.

Therefore, option (b) is the correct answer.

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