Which one is incorrectly matched? Mineral Place Uranium Damodar valley Fire clay Dhanbad Tungsten Hazaribagh

Only 1
Only 2
1 and 3
1 and 2

The correct answer is C. 1 and 3.

Uranium is found in the Jaduguda mines in Jharkhand, not in the Damodar valley. Fire clay is found in the Damodar valley, but not in Dhanbad. Tungsten is found in Hazaribagh, but not in the Damodar valley.

Here is a brief description of each mineral and its place of occurrence:

  • Uranium: Uranium is a radioactive metal that is used in nuclear power plants and nuclear weapons. It is found in rocks and minerals, and the largest deposits of uranium are in Australia, Canada, Kazakhstan, and Russia. In India, uranium is found in the Jaduguda mines in Jharkhand.
  • Fire clay: Fire clay is a type of clay that is used in the manufacture of ceramics, bricks, and other products that need to withstand high temperatures. It is found in many parts of the world, including the Damodar valley in India.
  • Tungsten: Tungsten is a hard, brittle metal that is used in the manufacture of light bulbs, X-ray tubes, and other products that need to withstand high temperatures. It is found in many parts of the world, including Hazaribagh in India.