Palamau (Ranchi) is famous for which mineral?

BPSC treated this question as having no correct option (cancelled).

Explanation

According to the Indian Minerals Yearbook, 2024, reserves of many minerals are found in Palamu district of Jharkhand. The major ones are—

• (1) Bauxite
• (2) Dolomite
• (3) Fireclay
• (4) Graphite
• (5) Magnetite iron ore
• (6) Quartz / Silica sand
• (7) Talc / Steatite / Soapstone
• (8) Rock phosphate
• (9) Limestone
• (10) Feldspar
• (11) Coal
• (12) Granite
• (13) Gold