Question
Download Solution PDFWhich among the following pairs of ore-metal is incorrect?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Cinnabar - Nickel.Key Points
- Cinnabar is a mercury sulfide ore and not a nickel ore.
- Bornite is an important copper ore that is also known as peacock ore due to its iridescent colors.
- Magnetite is a type of iron ore that is strongly magnetic and is used as a source of iron in steel making.
- Galena is a lead sulfide mineral that is the most important source of lead ore.
Additional Information
- Hematite is another important iron ore that is commonly found in sedimentary rocks and is used in the production of iron and steel.
- Chalcopyrite is a copper iron sulfide mineral that is the most important copper ore mineral.
- Sphalerite is a zinc sulfide mineral that is the most important zinc ore mineral.
Last updated on Jun 30, 2025
-> The Staff Selection Commission has released the SSC GD 2025 Answer Key on 26th June 2025 on the official website.
-> The SSC GD Notification 2026 will be released in October 2025 and the exam will be scheduled in the month of January and February 2026.
-> The SSC GD Merit List is expected to be released soon by the end of April 2025.
-> Previously SSC GD Vacancy was increased for Constable(GD) in CAPFs, SSF, Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles and Sepoy in NCB Examination, 2025.
-> Now the total number of vacancy is 53,690. Previously, SSC GD 2025 Notification was released for 39481 Vacancies.
-> The SSC GD Constable written exam was held on 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 13th, 17th, 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st and 25th February 2025.
-> The selection process includes CBT, PET/PST, Medical Examination, and Document Verification.
-> The candidates who will be appearing for the 2026 cycle in the exam must attempt the SSC GD Constable Previous Year Papers. Also, attempt SSC GD Constable Mock Tests.