Question 1 - Fill in the blanks (MCQ) - Chapter 5 Class 10 Geography - Minerals and Energy Resources - Geography

_____ provides a strong base for the development of metallurgical industries.

(A) Precious minerals

(B) Ferrous minerals

(C) Non- ferrous minerals

(D) All of the Above

Answer :

Ferrous Minerals

So, the filled sentence is - 

Ferrous Minerals provide a strong base for the development of metallurgical industries.

Explanation :

Ferrous minerals which covers 3/4th of total production of metallic minerals and nonferrous minerals like copper, bauxite have provided a strong base for development of metallurgical  industries in India.