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Basic General Knowledge
15.
Which is the major mineral found in Punjab?
Coal
Gold
Salt
Iron
Answer: Option
Explanation:
No answer description is available. Let's discuss.
Discussion:
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Yash Nagar said:   7 years ago
The Punjab province of Pakistan has a hill system Salt Range. The Salt Range is a hill system in the Punjab province of Pakistan, deriving its name from its extensive deposits of rock salt. The range extends along the south of the Pothohar Plateau and the North of the Jhelum River.

And in the Indian state of Punjab, Coal is the major natural resource found.

Here, the Question speaks of 'Punjab'.

So both can be correct.
Addy. said:   9 years ago
There are rock salt mines in that area. They have formed some 800 million years ago. As you all know, the Indian subcontinent drifted towards South Asia. The sea became shallow, and the water started evaporating, leaving this salt behind. It was first discovered when Alexander the Great came to India.
Rushabh said:   5 years ago
Salt is the major mineral found in Punjab. The Salt Range is a hill system in the Punjab province of Pakistan, deriving its name from its extensive deposits of rock salt. The range extends along the south of the Pothohar Plateau and the North of the Jhelum River.
Modem Mounika said:   7 years ago
Khewra Salt mine, one of the largest mine which is located in Punjab region.

So, for this reason, the answer is salt.
Shrey said:   1 decade ago
Punjab is the farming fertility state. Climate of Punjab is not suitable for salt produce.
Nikita said:   1 decade ago
There is no sea and no hills present then how salt is the major mineral found in Punjab.
Manju said:   1 decade ago
Punjab in Pakistan, it khewra salt mines are famous for rock salt in Jhelum district.
Simran Singh said:   1 decade ago
Hi Team,

I believe Iron is the correct answer. Salt is for Gujarat I guess.

Thanks.
Ravi said:   8 years ago
Salt mines are in Himachal not in Punjab. Himachal was part of Punjab till 1948.
Md. Rokibul islam said:   1 decade ago
Punjab is famous for wheat. How it can possible? Can any body explain it?
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