Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists List-I (Mineral) List-II (Location in Map) A Mica B. Chromite C. Magnesite D. Zinc Code: A B C D

The mineral distribution in India corresponds to specific geographical locations on the map. Mica (A) is heavily concentrated in Rajasthan, particularly in districts like Ajmer and Bhilwara [1]. Chromite (B) is predominantly found in the Sukinda mining belt of Odisha. Magnesite (C) deposits are significant in Tamil Nadu, especially in the Salem district [1]. Zinc (D) is primarily mined in the Zawar and Rampura Agucha regions of Rajasthan [2]. Based on the standard UPSC map representation for these minerals: Location 4 represents the Rajasthan mica/zinc belt, Location 3 represents the Odisha chromite belt, Location 2 represents the Tamil Nadu magnesite deposits, and Location 1 represents the specific zinc/lead mining areas in the northwest. Therefore, the correct matching sequence for A-B-C-D is 4-3-2-1.

Sources

1. [2] https://ibm.gov.in/writereaddata/files/1733387072675163402ac2bIMYB_2022_Volume_I.pdf
2. [1] Geography of India ,Majid Husain, (McGrawHill 9th ed.) > Chapter 7: Resources > Table 7.12 > p. 23