Question

Which gold mine of Raichur district produces the highest gold in India?
A) Kolar
B) Hatti
C) Bellary
D) Uti

Answer 1

Hinte: Dating to the Pre-Ashokan period, this mine is probably one of the most ancient metal mines in the world. There are more than 3000 mines In India producing roughly around 84 types of minerals which makes India a dominant producer of minerals around the globe.

Complete answer:
Option A: The foremost profitable gold mines of the nation are in Karnataka, and Kolar Gold Mine is popular among all; it is a (taluk) township mine and is also known as " Little England". It is located in kolar district, Karnataka But, the gold store of this mine is depleted.The mine closed on 28 February 2001 due to a drop in gold costs, in spite of gold still being present.
Option B: During the British era, Hatti was a very small village. But, in post colonial India owing to the presence of Gold mines Hutti is now a commercially important location in southern India in Raichur district. The Hutti gold mines limited in Karnataka has tried exploring new mines, the company is looking to revive one of its mines in Tumkur. it was suspended due to non-viability during 2002. The town is also known as " Golden city" due to its vast production of Gold by processing the gold ore. Even the Nizam's Government in 1937, decided to prospect the area with a view to possible re-opening of the mines to provide employment to the masses apart from agriculture which was the most dominant occupation in India. This option is correct.
Option C: Bellary is a small town in Karnataka which is rich in various minerals and iron ores.
Option D: uti is an open pit mine of Gold located in Karnataka, India. It is primarily owned by Hutti mills private limited with the shareholding capacity of Government of Karnataka India.

Note: Mining can be referred to as the excavation of the valuable solids like Gold, iron and copper from the surface of the Earth.For hundreds of years, mining has affected the environment and the culture in the area. It has affected not only economic and cultural developments in India, but also other mining areas, both national and foreign, as well.