Consider the following statements regarding minerals in India.
1. The Himalayan belt of India consists of copper, zinc, cobalt, and lead.
2. Most of the building stones, such as granite, marble, and gypsum, are found in Rajasthan.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are CORRECT?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Both 1 and 2.
Statement 1 is correct: The Himalayan belt is rich in non-ferrous and polymetallic minerals. Due to complex geological structures, it contains significant deposits of copper, lead, zinc, cobalt, and tungsten, particularly in the central and eastern regions.
Statement 2 is correct: Rajasthan is the leading producer of non-metallic minerals in India. It holds a dominant share in the country's resources of building stones like marble and granite, and accounts for the vast majority of India's gypsum production.