2022 · Q5
Consider the following statements about an Indian State :
- 1It is well known globally for its variety of rocks and minerals.
- 2It has the largest deposits of Chrysotile Asbestos in the country.
- 3The Neelam Sanjiva Reddy Sagar Hydel Project is located in this State. Identify the State from the following ·:
General KnowledgeStatic General Awareness
- AJharkhand
- BRajasthan
- CAndhra Pradesh
- DChhattisgarh
Explanation
Andhra Pradesh is globally noted for its varied geology, with rocks ranging from Archaean to Recent and rich mineral deposits. It holds the country's largest deposits of chrysotile asbestos, notably around Pulivendla in the Cuddapah basin. The Neelam Sanjiva Reddy Sagar project is the Srisailam hydel project on the Krishna river in Andhra Pradesh. All three clues point to Andhra Pradesh.