Bihar Special GK PYQ 373 of 603 · Mineral Resource

Gold is found in which of the following districts of Bihar?

  1. AMunger
  2. BSaran
  3. CSiwan
  4. DJamui

69th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2023

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Correct answer: (d) Jamui

Explanation

The entire recorded gold ore resource of Bihar is associated with Jamui district. According to the Indian Minerals Yearbook, 2024, as of 1 April 2020, the total gold ore (primary) reserves/resources in Bihar are recorded as 222,884,860 tonnes.

This explanation is carried over from question 11 of this topic, which the book cross-references.

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