“Gypsum” one of the important mineral resources of Punjab is found in:
“Gypsum” one of the important mineral resources of Punjab is found in:
(A) Khewra
(B) Kalabagh
(C) Warcha
(D) All of these
Gypsum deposits can be found in most areas of the Salt Range and other parts of Punjab as well. The following are some of the places that are confirmed to have gypsum deposits:
Khewra: While this area is most famous for its rock salt deposits, the Salt Range in this area does contain gypsum and marl deposits as well.
Kalabagh: This area is in the western Salt Range and does contain iron ore, salt, and gypsum deposits.
Warcha: In the Khushab district, there is another major mining area in the Salt Range, which includes gypsum deposits as well as salt and potash deposits.