Which among the following is the principal ore of Tin?
Correct Answer: Cassiterite
Subject: geography
- Wolframite
- Cassiterite
- Calamine
- Cuprite
Explanation: • Cassiterite is the principal ore of tin.
• In India, Chhattisgarh is the largest producer of tin.
• Tin is majorly consumed for plating.
• Wolframite is an ore of Tungsten, Calamine is for Zinc, and Cuprite is for Copper.
• Trick: 'Tin comes in a Cassette (Cassiterite)'.
• China has the largest tin reserves and is the largest producer in the world.