The Geological Survey of India (GSI) in its report said that about 35% of India's total Graphite reserves are found in Arunachal Pradesh.
a. Tamil Nadu
b. Jharkhand
c. Arunachal Pradesh
d. Andhra Pradesh
Details:
- This is the highest level of Graphite reserves found in the country.
- The GSI presented the said data during its annual interactive meeting with the Department of Geology and Mining & Industries, Government of Arunachal Pradesh in Itanagar.
Significance of these reserves:
- With 35% of India's Graphite deposits being found in Arunachal Pradesh, the state could now be developed as the leading producer of graphite in the country thus helping in meeting its future needs.
- At present India imports majority of Graphite from other countries.
About the Geological Survey of India (GSI):
- The Geological Survey of India (GSI) was set up in 1851 primarily to find coal deposits for the Railways.
- It is headquartered at Kolkata.
- Geological Survey of India (GSI) is one of the oldest of such organisations in the world.
- It is the second oldest survey in India after the Survey of India.
- It conducts geological surveys and studies of India.
- The objectives of GSI are achieved through various surveys like the marine, airborne, ground and also by mineral prospecting and investigations.
- It also undertakes multi-disciplinary studies like geo-environmental, geoscientific, geotechnical and natural hazards studies, glaciology, seismotectonic study, and carrying out fundamental research.
- Functioning and annual programmes of GSI assume significance in the national perspective.
Question:
Q. As per a report of the Geological Survey of India (GSI) which state holds the highest (about 35%) of India's total Graphite reserves?a. Tamil Nadu
b. Jharkhand
c. Arunachal Pradesh
d. Andhra Pradesh
