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Which mineral is NOT correctly matched with its primary use?

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Static Core GK - Indian Polity (Static)
Which mineral is NOT correctly matched with its primary use?
ABauxite - Aluminium production
BMica - Electrical insulator
CChromite - Steel manufacturing
DCoal - Fertilizer production
Step-by-Step Solution
  1. Step 1: Understand mineral uses

    Bauxite is used for aluminium, mica as electrical insulator, chromite in steel making.
  2. Step 2: Analyze coal's use

    Coal is primarily used as fuel and in steel production, not directly in fertilizer production.
  3. Step 3: Identify incorrect match

    Coal - Fertilizer production is incorrect; fertilizers mainly use minerals like phosphate and potash.
  4. Final Answer:

    Coal - Fertilizer production → Option D
  5. Quick Check:

    Incorrect mineral use = Coal - Fertilizer production ✅
Quick Trick: Coal is fuel, not used directly in fertilizer manufacturing.
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
  • Assuming coal is used in fertilizer due to industrial association.
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