Match List-I (Mineral/Ore) with List-II (Available At) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists

(Mineral/Ore) | (Available At)
A. Uranium | 1. Anantapur
B. Thorium | 2. Belgaum
C. Copper | 3. Singhbhum
D. Bauxite | 4. Travancore

The correct answer is Option 3 (A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2) based on the geographical distribution of mineral resources in India:

• Uranium (A-3): The Singhbhum Thrust Belt in Jharkhand is India's most significant uranium mining hub, notably the Jaduguda mines.
• Thorium (B-4): India possesses the world's largest thorium reserves, primarily found in monazite sands along the Travancore coast (Kerala).
• Copper (C-1): While Singhbhum also has copper, Anantapur in Andhra Pradesh is a recognized site for copper deposits, alongside its gold reserves.
• Bauxite (D-2): Belgaum in Karnataka is a major center for bauxite mining, supplying raw material to the aluminum industry.

Options 1 and 2 are incorrect as they misplace Uranium in Belgaum. Option 4 is incorrect because it incorrectly associates Thorium with Anantapur. Only Option 3 accurately aligns each mineral with its primary or historic extraction site.