dicuss the mineral based industries of Jammu and Kashmir. steps ma long
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dicuss the mineral based industries of Jammu and Kashmir. steps ma long
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Answer:
Jammu and Kashmir is a mineral rich state. The important minerals found over there are graphite, coal, bauxite, lignite, gypsum, limestone, etc. A lot of mineral based industries are established in the State.
Explanation:
→ Coal is the mineral which is exploited the most, and it is mainly used as a fuel.
→ Lignite is used as fuel for industries and it is also exported to the neighbouring states like Punjab.
→ Limestone is used in the manufacture of cement, calcium carbide, glass, paper paints, etc.
→ Gypsum is used for cement, fertiliser, paint, rubber.
→ Marble is used to manufacture decorative building stone.
→Bauxite finds its use in aluminium industry, and manufacturing aircraft products.