Multiple choice

Raniganj is famous for the deposits of which mineral?

  1. Iron ore

  2. Coal

  3. Manganese

  4. Mica
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Explanation

Raniganj, located in West Bengal and Jharkhand, houses India's oldest and one of the largest coal fields. It has been mining coal since the 18th century and remains a major coal-producing region. Iron ore is mined in places like Bailadila and Bonai; manganese in Nagpur and Balaghat; mica in Hazaribagh and Nellore.

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