Which mineral is used extensively in the manufacture of plaster of Paris? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Which mineral is used extensively in the manufacture of plaster of Paris?

A. Gypsum

B. Quartz

C. Mica

D. Feldspar

Answer: Option A

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Gypsum is heated to produce plaster of Paris, which is widely used in construction and medicine.

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