Which mineral resource is extensively quarried from the dry riverbeds of the Shari-Goyain and Piyain rivers in Sylhet (Jaflong)?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. boulders and construction gravel
- Step 1: Jaflong and Bholaganj at the foot of the Meghalaya hills are famous for quarrying river boulders washed down during monsoons. Answer: boulders and construction gravel. Why not the others: Limestone, Hard rock granite and Glass sand don't fit.
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