Question
Explain any three main characteristics of mineral resources of India.
Solution
Characteristics of mineral resources of lndia:
(i) These are unevenly distributed over space.
(ii) There is inverse relationship in quality and quantity of minerals i.e. good quality minerals are less in quantity as compared to low quality minerals.
(iii) The third main characteristic is that all minerals are exhaustible over time. These take long to develop geologically and they cannot be replenished immediately at the time of need.
