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2017

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which state auctioned limestone block recently?
A
Chennai
B
Chhattisgarh
C
Haryana
D
Goa
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The three bauxite blocks–Ballada, Kutrumali and Sijimali–and two limestone mines–Garramura and Uskalabgu–in Odisha are virgin blocks, according to a latest report by the mines ministry.

Detailed explanation-2: -Orissa: Orissa is the largest producer of dolomite and accounts for about 29 per cent of the total production of dolomite in India.

Detailed explanation-3: -The state government has issued NIT for auction of 4 mineral blocks – Koira, Kadodihi Iron ore Block, Orahuri Manganese and Iron ore Block, Kusumdihi Manganese and Iron ore Block and Kedesala NorthEast Iron ore block.

Detailed explanation-4: -Almost all the states in India produce some quantity of limestone. A major part of the total limestone of India is produced by Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Chhattisgarh, and Tamil Nadu.

Detailed explanation-5: -State-Wise Mineral Production in India 2022 In mineral production, Orissa is followed by: Chattisgarh. Kerala. Rajasthan.

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