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UPSC 2001: In the above map, the black marks show the distribution of
(a)Asbestos
(b)Gypsum
(c)Limestone
(d)Mica
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The map used by UPSC shows black dots over the Bihar–Jharkhand mica belt, the Ajmer–Bhilwara belt of Rajasthan and the Nellore belt of Andhra Pradesh, a pattern characteristic of mica deposits; limestone and gypsum have far wider, more continuous belts, and asbestos is confined mainly to parts of Rajasthan and Karnataka. ([examrobot.com](https://examrobot.com/content/below-map-black-marks-show-distribution))
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The correct answer is option (d): Mica. Watch the detailed video explanation in our Sherlocking Prelims course on UnlockIAS.
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This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 2001, GS Paper 1, as Question 63. It falls under Geography > Economic & Mineral Geography.
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