Minerals & Industries — Set 10

Correct Answer: B. Copper smelting (Indian Copper Complex at Ghatsila)

The Ghatsila (also spelled Ghatshila) area in East Singhbhum district was historically known for the Indian Copper Complex (ICC) operated by Hindustan Copper Limited. The complex smelted copper ore from nearby mines at Mosaboni and Surda. The Ghatsila area on the Subarnarekha river is also a scenic tourist destination.

Correct Answer: B. Subarnarekha Multipurpose Project

The Chandil Dam is a key component of the Subarnarekha Multipurpose Project, which harnesses the Subarnarekha river for irrigation, drinking water, and power generation. Along with the Icha Dam and Galudih Barrage, it forms the three-component Subarnarekha project. The project was designed to benefit Jharkhand, Odisha, and West Bengal.

Correct Answer: B. Coal from Jharia coalfield

Thermal power stations in Jharkhand primarily use coal from the local coalfields, particularly from the Jharia coalfield in Dhanbad. Jharkhand's coal proximity provides a natural advantage for thermal power generation. The state has been developing new thermal power capacity to meet rising electricity demand.

Correct Answer: B. Santhal Parganas border areas (Rajmahal coalfield)

Eastern Coalfields Limited (ECL) operates in the Rajmahal coalfield area in the Santhal Parganas division of Jharkhand. The Rajmahal coalfield, though smaller than Jharia, has significant coal deposits. ECL is another subsidiary of Coal India Limited operating in eastern Jharkhand.

Correct Answer: B. Water supply for Bokaro Steel Plant and flood control

The Tenughat Dam provides water supply to SAIL's Bokaro Steel Plant and controls floods in the Damodar basin in Jharkhand. The Tenughat Thermal Power Station was built alongside to utilise the coal resources nearby. Water management in the Damodar Valley is crucial for both industrial and agricultural needs.

Correct Answer: B. District Mineral Foundation (DMF) funds for development of mining-affected communities

The District Mineral Foundation (DMF) was established under the MMDR Amendment Act 2015 to ensure that mining-affected communities, particularly tribal communities, receive a share of mining royalties for their development. In Jharkhand, DMF funds are used for schools, hospitals, roads, and other development projects in mining-affected districts. This mechanism attempts to ensure that local communities benefit from mineral extraction.

Correct Answer: B. Subarnarekha Multipurpose Project (on Kharkai river)

The Icha Dam is part of the Subarnarekha Multipurpose Project, built on the Kharkai River (a tributary of the Subarnarekha) in West Singhbhum district of Jharkhand. It provides water for irrigation, drinking water supply, and power generation. The Icha reservoir displaced several thousand families, mostly tribal.

Correct Answer: B. Coal (non-coking coal mines of CCL)

Chatra district in Jharkhand has significant coal deposits operated by Central Coalfields Limited (CCL). It is part of the Jharkhand coal belt and contributes to the state's coal production. Chatra also has limestone deposits that support the cement industry.

Correct Answer: B. Both Tatanagar and Jamshedpur are used; Tatanagar is the railway station name

Jamshedpur is commonly called Tatanagar, which is the name of its railway station and reflects the city's Tata Group heritage. Both names — Jamshedpur (named after Jamsetji Tata) and Tatanagar — are widely used. The city is not a notified municipal corporation; instead, it is managed by Jusco (Jamshedpur Utilities and Services Company), a Tata Steel subsidiary.

Correct Answer: B. Bharat Coking Coal Limited

BCCL stands for Bharat Coking Coal Limited, headquartered in Dhanbad, Jharkhand. It is a subsidiary of Coal India Limited and mines coking coal in the Jharia coalfield. BCCL's high-quality coking coal is essential for India's integrated steel plants.