Mineral Deposits | MCQs

Explanation

• Copper mineral is found in Saindak (Baluchistan)
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• Saindak project is operated with the collaboration of China
• Project Location: Chaghi, Balochistan
  
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• The discovery of gold, copper & silver deposits at Saindak was made in the 1970s
• Trial production at the Saindak Copper-Gold project started in 1995.

Explanation

Iron ore is found in various regions of Pakistan including Nokundi, Chiniot, Kalabagh the largest one, Haripur, and other northern areas.

The iron ore resources at Kalabagh are 400 million metric tons 

while Nokkundi reserves are 50 million tons and Dilband iron ore deposits

اس ٹاپک کے متعلق انتہائی اہم سوالات پڑھیں

Natural Resources

Explanation

The Potwar Plateau includes parts of the districts of Jhelum, Chakwal and Rawalpindi.

The Pothohar plateau is rich in minerals like gypsum, limestone, coal, oil and rock salt.

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Explanation

Gypsum reserves are situated at Mianwali, Dera Ghazi Khan, Kohat, Rohri, Quetta and Sibi.

Iron ore is used for the manufacturing of steel and iron.

Explanation

بلوچستان میں سیندک کے مقام پر تانبے کی دریافت سن 1901 میں ہوئی لیکن کھدائی کا آغاز 1964 میں شروع کیا گیا۔

Explanation

Tethyan deposits can be found in North America and Eurasia (especially in the Alpine and Himalayan regions) and in southern Asia