Major deposits of gypsum are found in
A. Rajasthan
B. Haryana
C. Punjab
D. Bihar
Answer: Option A
Solution (By Examveda Team)
Gypsum is an important amendment to the problem of alkaline soils widely occurring in the state of Rajasthan.Gypsum is a soft sulphate mineral composed of calcium dehydrate. It is widely mined and is used as a fertilizer and as the main constituent in many forms of plaster, blackboard or sidewalk chalk. Gypsum is a common mineral, with thick and extensive sedimentary rocks.
Join The Discussion