Which mineral is mined on the Jos Plateau?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Tin
- Step 1: Tin and columbite have been mined there for a century. Step 2. The industry grew in the colonial era. Answer: Tin. Why not the others: Nigeria has no known diamond or bauxite mining on the plateau.
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