Consider the following statements 1 South Western Plateau Region belt packs in coal deposits except ...........

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Consider the following statements:

1. South-Western Plateau Region belt packs in coal deposits except Neyveli lignite.

2. In this belt Maharashtra has iron ore deposits.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 Nor 2

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Explanation:

This belt extends over Karnataka, Goa and contiguous Tamil Nadu uplands and Kerala. This belt is rich in ferrous metals and bauxite. It also contains high grade iron ore, manganese and limestone. This belt packs in coal deposits except Neyveli lignite. This belt does not have as diversified mineral deposits as the north-eastern belt. Kerala has deposits of monazite and thorium, bauxite clay. Goa has iron ore deposits.