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1. 1.

   What is a mineral?

2. 2.

   Name three useful things we get from minerals.

3. 3.

   Give two examples each of  metallic and nonmetallic minerals.

4. 4.

   Name three minerals of which India is one of the leading producers.

5. 5.

   Name two Indian states that are rich in iron ore and coal.

6. 6.

   Where are most of the leading petroleum-producing countries located? Name three such countries.