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Where are the majority of India's mineral resources concentrated?

1

The Himalayan region

2

The Alluvial plains

3

Peninsular rocks

4

The Northern plains

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Answer

C. Peninsular rocks

Solution:

The correct answer is 'Peninsular rocks'. This region contains most of India's mineral resources due to its ancient geological formation.

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