INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

Detailed explanation-1: -The three leading lime producing countries in the world as of 2021 were China, the United States, and India, with production volumes of 310 million metric tons, 17 million metric tons, and 16 million metric tons, respectively.

Detailed explanation-2: -Biggest companies in the Lime Manufacturing industry in the US. IBIS World covers 5 companies in the Lime Manufacturing in the US industry, including Carmeuse, Lhoist Group, Martin Marietta Materials, Inc., Graymont Limited and Mississippi Lime Company.

Detailed explanation-3: -Almost all the states of India produce some quantity of limestone. Over three-fourths of the total limestone of India is produced by Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Chhattisgarh and Tamil Nadu.

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: -In 2021, world production of limes (combined with lemons for reporting) was 20.8 million tonnes, led by India, Mexico, and China as the major producers (table).