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GATE 2024 MN – Question 23

Mining Geology, Mine Development and Surveying · Mining Geology · 1 mark · MTA

Which mineral is NOT used for commercial metal extraction?

  1. Wolframite
  2. Dolomite
  3. Cassiterite
  4. Uraninite

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Correct answer: MTA

Explanation

The official final key gives marks to all. Wolframite, cassiterite and uraninite are established tungsten, tin and uranium sources, respectively. Dolomite also has commercial metallurgical uses, including magnesium production, so treating it as an unequivocal non-metal-extraction exception is problematic. Retain MTA grading rather than asserting a unique false exclusion.

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