How did the bifurcation of Bihar in the year 2000 impact the state's mineral profile and industrial landscape?

Options:

• A: Bihar lost almost all of its metallic mineral resources to Jharkhand, retaining primarily non-metallic and industrial minerals like limestone, pyrite, and mica.
• B: Bihar retained the major coalfields and iron ore mines, while Jharkhand received the limestone and pyrite reserves.
• C: The bifurcation had no significant impact as mineral reserves were equally distributed between the two states.
• D: Bihar became the sole producer of copper and uranium in India, while losing non-metallic minerals.

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