Question
Distinguish between the following in not more than 30 words.
Ferrous and Non-ferrous minerals.
Solution
Ferrous Minerals:
(i)Ferrous minerals account for about threefourths of the total value of the production of metallic minerals.
(ii)They provide a strong base for the development of metallurgical industries.
Non-ferrous Minerals:
(i)India’s reserves and production of non- ferrous minerals is not very satisfactory.
(ii)However, these minerals, which include copper, bauxite, lead, zinc and gold play a vital role in a number of metallurgical, engineering and electrical industries.
