MINERAL AND ENERGY RESOURCES IN INDIA
MINERALS
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North-eastern states
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North-east plateau region
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South-west plateau region
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North-western region
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Detailed explanation-1: -The coal deposits of Tamil Nadu (lignite coal) are found in Neyveli in the South Arcot district.
Detailed explanation-2: -The South-Western Plateau Region. This belt extends over Karnataka, Goa and contiguous Tamil Nadu uplands and Kerala. This belt is rich in ferrous metals and bauxite.
Detailed explanation-3: -Iron ore and coal often are found in plateau outliers.
Detailed explanation-4: -Major mineral resources of south-western plateau region are iron ore, manganese, and limestone. Kerala has deposits of monazite and thorium, and bauxite clay and Goa has deposits of iron ore.
Detailed explanation-5: -Coal exists in underground formations called “coal seams” or “coal beds.” A coal seam can be as thick as 30 meters (90 feet) and stretch 1, 500 kilometers (920 miles). Coal seams exist on every continent. The largest coal reserves are in the United States, Russia, China, Australia, and India.