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SSC CPO 2019 PYQ — Question 88

SSC CPO Tier I - 11th December 2019 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q88

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Which among the following is a mineral of copper?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. azurite.

Azurite
  • Azurite is a copper carbonate hydroxide Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2 mineral.  
  • Azurite is a soft, deep blue copper mineral.
  • Azurite is used as an ornamental stone.
  • The major copper mines are the Khetri copper belt in Rajasthan, Singhbhum copper belt in Jharkhand, and Malanjkhand copper belt in Madhya Pradesh.
  • Chile is the world's largest copper producing country.