Q. Consider the following statements:

1. Metallic minerals may be ferrous or non-ferrous.
2. The examples of metallic minerals include iron ore, manganese, chromites, gold, silver, copper, lead, etc.

Which of the above statements is / are correct?
Answer: Both 1 and 2
Notes: Metallic minerals contain metals in raw form and possess properties like conductivity and lustre. They are categorized into ferrous (containing iron, e.g., iron ore, manganese, chromites) and non-ferrous (lacking iron, but may include gold, silver, copper, lead). Therefore, both statements about their type and examples are correct as per geological classification.