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UPSC 2013: Consider the following statements : 1. Natural gas occurs in the Gondwana beds. 2. Mica occurs in abundance in Kodarma. 3. Dharwars are famous for petroleum. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a)1 and 2
(b)2 only
(c)2 and 3
(d)None
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (b) 2 only
Kodarma (Jharkhand) is famous for large mica deposits (statement 2 correct). Natural gas is associated mainly with Tertiary sedimentary basins, not the Gondwana beds, and the ancient Dharwar cratons are rich in iron ore and gold—not petroleum—so statements 1 and 3 are incorrect. ([rishiupsc.com](https://rishiupsc.com/2013-prelims-question-paper-with-answers/))
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