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Q. Which of the following is / are correctly matched pairs?
  1. Coal - Karanpura
  2. Gold - Hutti
  3. Mica - Nellore
  4. Manganese - Bhandara
Select the correct option from the codes given below: (UPSC Prelims 1997)
Answer: Only 1, 2 & 3
Notes: Karanpura is a coal mining region in Jharkhand, India, and therefore 'Coal - Karanpura' is correctly matched. Hutti is known for its gold mines in Karnataka, making 'Gold - Hutti' correct as well. Nellore in Andhra Pradesh is known for mica production, making 'Mica - Nellore' another correct pair. However, Manganese is not typically found in Bhandara. Bhandara region in Maharashtra is known more for its agricultural activities rather than manganese mining, making this incorrect pair.
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