Chahal's Gyan Ki Baat
GOLD & SILVER
WHAT IS GOLD?
- It is a valuable metal.
- It is used for making ornaments.
- It is of universal use.
- It usually occurs in rocks or minerals containing gold.
- It is also found as alluvial gold.
WHERE IS GOLD FOUND IN INDIA?
- Location of the metal ore in India:
- Bihar (45%)
- Rajasthan (23 %)
- Karnataka (22 %)
- West Bengal (3 %)
- Location of the metal content in India:
- Karnataka, Rajasthan, Bihar, Andhra Pradesh, Jharkhand, etc.
- Kolar Gold Field, Hutti Gold Field and Ramgiri Gold Field.
WHERE IS GOLD FOUND IN THE WORLD?
WHAT IS SILVER?
- It is a precious metal.
- It is used in various purposes like utensils, etc.
- It is valued next to gold for making ornaments.
- It is found in mixed form with other metals such as copper, gold, zinc, etc.
USES
- in the manufacture of chemicals
- electroplating
- photography
- for coloring glass
WHERE IS SILVER FOUND IN INDIA?
- India is not a major producer of silver.
- Most of its consumption is by imports.
- Zawar mines in Rajasthan - major producer.
- Dhanbad of Jharkhand.
- Singhbhum district of Jhakhand.
WHERE IS SILVER FOUND IN THE WORLD?
