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HPSC HCS 2024 · Question 18 of 100

Consider the following statements: 1. Copper, Lead, Tin and Bauxite are non-ferrous minerals. 2. Manganese, Iron, Cobalt and Mica are ferrous minerals. 3. Potash, Marble and Granite are non-metallic minerals. 4. Nickel, Cobalt and Platinum are precious metals. How many of the statements given above are correct?

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  1. A1 and 3 onlyCorrect
  2. B1 and 4 only
  3. C2 and 3 only
  4. D2, 3 and 4 only

Answer: A. 1 and 3 only

Explanation

Copper, lead, tin and bauxite are non-ferrous minerals, and potash, marble and granite are non-metallic. Mica is non-metallic (so statement 2 is wrong), and nickel and cobalt are not precious metals (so statement 4 is wrong).

Source: HPSC HCS Prelims Paper-I held 11 Feb 2024 (freejobalert PDF)

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