Question

Why is chotanagpur plateau called a store house of minerals

Answer 1

Chotanagpur plateau is called the storehouse of minerals due to the fact that it is rich in minerals like mica,bauxite,copper,limestone,iron ore and coal.It is responsible for a significant share of the country's mineral output.The coalfields of the Damodar Valley Corporation supply most of the coking coal in it.The districts of East and West Singhbhum are the major source of minerals in the region.

Answer 2

The Chotanagpur plateau in India's Jharkhand state is called a storehouse of minerals because of the numerous minerals that have been found here, viz. Coal, Iron Ore, Bauxite, China Clay,Dolomite,Limestone, Feldspar, Fire Clay,Mica, Manganese, Vanadium, Silica, Uranium and Antimony.