📚 Economy of Bihar  /  Chapter 1: Minerals in Bihar

Mod 4: Minerals & Regions Table

The different types of minerals found in Bihar and their respective regions are shown in the table below:


Mineral Region / District
(1) CoalRajmahal Coalfield
(2) LimestoneKaimur (Bhabhua), Munger, Rohtas
(3) MicaNawada
(4) Quartz & SilicaBhagalpur, Jamui, Munger, Nalanda
(5) QuartziteLakhisarai, Munger, Nalanda
(6) Talc, Soapstone, SteatiteMunger
(7) BauxiteMunger, Rohtas
(8) China ClayBhagalpur, Munger
(9) FeldsparGaya, Jamui, Munger
(10) Fire ClayBhagalpur, Purnia
(11) GoldJamui
(12) GraniteBhagalpur, Gaya, Jehanabad, Jamui
(13) Iron Ore (Hematite)Bhagalpur
(14) Iron Ore (Magnetite)Gaya, Jamui
(15) Lead-ZincBanka, Rohtas
(16) PyritesRohtas
💡 Interactive Practice MCQs

Question 1: Rajmahal Coalfield is a major area associated with which mineral in Bihar?

Question 2: In which districts of Bihar is 'Limestone' found in abundance?

Question 3: Which district is primarily known for the production or extraction of 'Mica' in Bihar?

Question 4: In which districts of Bihar are Quartz & Silica minerals found?

Question 5: Talc, Soapstone, and Steatite minerals are associated with which single district in Bihar?

Question 6: Which district is considered the most prominent for 'Gold' ore in Bihar?

Question 7: Which of the following districts falls under the extraction area for 'Fire Clay'?

Question 8: Iron Ore (Hematite) is found in which district of Bihar?

Question 9: The 'Lead-Zinc' mineral is found in which districts of Bihar?

Question 10: Which famous district is known for the 'Pyrites' mineral in Bihar?