Consider the following statements with regard to the mining industry of India : 1. The spatial distribution of minerals is uneven. 2. The mining industry since colonial days has been export- oriented. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Q: 40 (CDS-I/2011)
Consider the following statements with regard to the mining industry of India :
1. The spatial distribution of minerals is uneven.
2. The mining industry since colonial days has been export- oriented.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

question_subject: 

Geography

question_exam: 

CDS-I

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0,29,40,34,6,29,0

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{'mining industry': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'india': [8, 1, 7, 13], 'spatial distribution': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'colonial days': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'minerals': [1, 0, 2, 6]}

The correct answer is option 3, which is "Both 1 and 2".

Statement 1 is correct. The spatial distribution of minerals in India is uneven. Different regions of India have different mineral resources. For example, states like Jharkhand and Odisha are known for their rich reserves of coal and iron ore, while states like Rajasthan and Gujarat have abundant reserves of limestone and granite. This uneven distribution of minerals influences the location of mining activities in the country.

Statement 2 is also correct. The mining industry in India has been export-oriented since colonial days. During colonial rule, mining activities were primarily focused on extracting minerals to meet the demand of British industries. Even after independence, India continued to export minerals to earn foreign exchange. However, in recent years, there has been a shift towards domestic consumption and reducing dependence on imports.

Therefore, both statements 1 and 2 are correct, making option 3 the correct answer.