Mineral in Bihar

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Bihar is rich in various minerals including quartzite, pyrite, mica, lead oxide, tin, beryllium, and more. This makes it important from the point of view of mineral resources. [BPSC LDC (Pre) Exam-26.02.2022]

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Jamui district has the highest gold reserves in Bihar. According to the Geological Survey of India, the district has an estimated 37.6 tonnes of gold, including gold-bearing ore. [67th BPSC (Pre)(Re-exam) 2021]

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Mica reserves in Bihar are mainly found in Gaya and Nawada districts. Mica occurs in plates or sheets and comes in various colors such as transparent, black, green, red, yellow, or brown. [67th BPSC (Pre)(Nirast) 2021]

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The first multinational petroleum products pipeline between India and Nepal begins at Motihari, Bihar. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated this cross-border pipeline, which is South Asia's first of its kind. [63rd BPSC (Pre) 2017-18]

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Barh Super Thermal Power Station (BSTPS) is located in Bihar. It is one of the major coal-based thermal power plants in the state. [66th BPSC (Pre)(Re-exam) 2020]

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The Gandak River Valley Project is a joint project between Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, started in 1961. Nepal also benefits from this integrated project. [67th BPSC (Pre)(Nirast) 2021]

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The electricity availability in Bihar during 2018-19 was 4767 MW. It increased by 27.4% to 6073 MW in 2019-20, and additional capacity of 6607 MW is planned for 2022-23 to meet increased demand. [66th BPSC (Pre)(Re-exam) 2021]

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The per capita energy consumption in Bihar was about 161 KWh according to data around 2020-21, making it one of the lowest in the country. [60-62nd BPSC (Pre) 2016-17]

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The estimated coal reserves in Bihar as on January 1, 2003, were 160 million tonnes. Post Jharkhand separation, most of Bihar's natural resources, including coal-rich areas, went to Jharkhand. [48th-52nd BPSC (Pre) 2007-2008]

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Bihar is primarily rich in minerals, including limestone, pyrite, mica, gold, granite, and other minerals. Other natural resources went to the state of Jharkhand after its separation. [48th-52nd BPSC (Pre) 2007-2008]

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Bihar has a monopoly in the production of pyrite in India, primarily mined in the Rohtas district. [42nd BPSC (Pre) 1997-98]

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Before the separation of Jharkhand, the united Bihar contributed about 16% of the country's total mineral production. After Jharkhand's formation, this contribution significantly reduced. [43rd M BPSC (Pre) 1999]

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In coal production, the decreasing order was Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal, and Bihar during the reference year. Bihar contributed about 3% in national mineral production. [42nd BPSC (Pre) 1997-98]

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Iron ore in Bihar is obtained mainly from Singhbhum district, including Bhagalpur and Jamui districts. The ores include magnetite and hematite varieties. [43rd BPSC (Pre) 1999]

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Maithon Dam, constructed as part of the Damodar Valley Project, is a hydro power project in Bihar. [42nd BPSC (Pre) 1997-98]

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Bihar ranks second in the production of crude copper in India. However, most copper production in the country currently comes from Singhbhum district in Jharkhand. [42nd BPSC (Pre) 1997-98]