MINERAL AND ENERGY RESOURCES IN INDIA
MINERALS
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Question
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____ is the largest producer of manganese ores in India.
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Jharkhand
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Odisha
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Madhya Pradesh
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West Bengal
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Madhya Pradesh is the largest producer of manganese in India.
Detailed explanation-2: -Option d: Odisha has the largest manganese reserves but with respect to manganese production, it stands at third rank after Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra and as per 2018-19 data, the production of manganese was 16%.
Detailed explanation-3: -Hence, the manganese-producing area in Odisha is Koraput.
Detailed explanation-4: -Statewise, Odisha tops the total reserves/ resources with 44% share followed by Karnataka 22%, Madhya Pradesh 12%, Maharashtra & Goa 7% each, Andhra Pradesh 4% and Jharkhand 2%.
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