Question

Which of the following is a famous gold mine in Karnataka?
A) Chitradurga Gold mine
B) Kolar Gold mine
C) Tumkur Gold mine
D) Shivamogga Gold mine

Answer 1

Hint: Dating to the Pre-Ashokan period, This mine is probably one of the most ancient metal mines in the world. 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.

Complete answer:
Option A: India is engaged in the mining and production of gold. The Chitradurga Mine was first established as Hyderabad Gold Mines in 1947, by processing the gold ore they produce the Gold and its main gold mine is situated in Hutti. This option is incorrect.
Option B: 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. Kolar Gold Mine was India's first power-generation unit and was built in 1889 to support mining operations. The Kolar mine complex facilitated a few molecule material science tests between the 1960s and 1992. The mines had an abundance of Kolar rock who had special characteristics with respect to density and chemical composition. Press mineral stores are found in Tumakuru and Chitradurga locales. This option is the correct answer.
Option C: 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. This option is not correct.
Option D: Shivamogga Gold mine is the third largest gold mine by the Geological survey of India.
Hence, the correct answer is, ‘B) Kolar Gold mine’.

Note: Mining can be referred to as the excavation of the valuable solids like Gold, iron and copper from the surface of the Earth. 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.