Gold is found in which district of Bihar?

Question

Gold is found in which district of Bihar?

1. A. Gaya District
2. B. Jamui District (Correct answer)
3. C. Nalanda District
4. D. Bhagalpur District

Correct Answer

Option B — Jamui District

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is Jamui District.

Key Points

• Gold reserves in Bihar are found in the Jamui district, particularly in the Karmatia belt.
• According to the Geological Survey of India (GSI), Bihar holds a substantial share of India's gold ore (primary) reserves, though these are largely unexploited owing to low grade and viability considerations.
• Jamui is also notable for the Nagi and Nakti bird sanctuaries, both designated Ramsar sites, which feature elsewhere in this same question paper.
• In terms of actual gold production, the leading state in India is Karnataka, home to the historic Kolar Gold Fields (KGF) and the currently operating Hutti Gold Mines, followed by Andhra Pradesh and Jharkhand.

Exam Tip

• be careful to distinguish reserves from production — Bihar ranks high in gold ore reserves while Karnataka leads in production, and BPSC has repeatedly used precisely this distinction to separate careful readers from candidates relying on general impressions.

प्रश्न (हिन्दी में)

बिहार के किस जिले में सोना पाया जाता है?

1. A. गया जिला
2. B. जमुई जिला
3. C. नालन्दा जिला
4. D. भागलपुर जिला