Describe three broad belts of minerals in India.

Three broad belts of minerals in India are described below:

(i) North-eastern plateau : It extends from Chhotanagpur plateau to Orissa plateau and eastern Andhra Pradesh. Chief minerals are iron ore, manganese, mica, bauxite, limestone and dolomite, coal, copper, etc.

(ii) South-western plateau : It is extended over plateaus of Karnataka and nearby Tamil Nadu plateau. Chief minerals are—iron ore, manganese and bauxite. All three gold mines are located in this belt.

(iii) North-western region : It extends from the gulf of Khambat to Aravali hills in Rajasthan. Chief minerals are petroleum and natural gas, copper, mica, bauxite, silver and zinc.

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