The Himalayan region is poor in mineral resources because: [IAS 2004] – McqOptions

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1.	The Himalayan region is poor in mineral resources because: [IAS 2004]
A.	it is made of crystalline rocks
B.	the displacement of rock strata has disturbed the arrangement of rock and made it complex
C.	the climatic conditions are not suitable for exploitation of minerals
D.	the terrain makes exploitation of minerals difficult and very costly due to transport difficulties
Answer» C. the climatic conditions are not suitable for exploitation of minerals

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