Question

Minerals in Rajasthan ‘like Gypsum, Rock-phosphate and- Pyrites are essential for the manufacturing of
1. Chemical fertilizers 
2. Cement 
3. Drugs
4. Sugar

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : Cement 

The correct answer is Cement. 

• Minerals in Rajasthan like Gypsum, Rock-phosphate and- Pyrites are essential for the manufacturing of Cement.

• Gypsum - Ammonium Sulphate chemical fertilizer is formed.
• Rock Phosphate - Super Phosphate, Dye Calcium Phosphate, Dye Ammonium Sulphate.
• Pyrite - Chemical Fertilizer synthesis.
• Rajasthan Mines & Minerals - Rajasthan has deposits of 79 different types of major and minor minerals.
• Out of these, 57 minerals are being currently mined.
• Rajasthan is the leading producer of:
  • Zinc
  • Feldspar
  • Wollastonite
  • Silver
  • Rock Phosphate
  • Gypsum
  • Red Ochre