SSC MTS EXAM

Detailed explanation-1: -Dharwar System [4 – 1 Billion Years] They are the oldest metamorphosed rocks. Found in abundance in the Dharwar district of Karnataka. Economically the most important rocks because they possess valuable minerals like high grade iron-ore, manganese, copper, lead, gold, etc.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Dharwar rocks are rich in iron ore, manganese, lead, zinc, gold, and silver. These are the earliest metamorphic rocks in India, dating back between 2.5 billion and 1.8 billion years. They are produced through the alteration of sediments obtained from Archean rocks.

Detailed explanation-3: -Dharwad ( pronunciation (help·info)), also known as Dharwar, is a city located in the north western part of the Indian state of Karnataka. It is the headquarters of the Dharwad district of Karnataka and forms a contiguous urban area with the city of Hubballi.