Bihar Special GK PYQ 374 of 603 · Mineral Resource

Which district of Bihar has the largest gold reserve?

  1. AMunger
  2. BJamui
  3. CBanka
  4. DKatihar
  5. ENone of the above / More than one of the above

67th B.P.S.C. (Re-Exam) (Pre) 2022

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Correct answer: (b) 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 12 of this topic, which the book cross-references.

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