INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

Detailed explanation-1: -India is the largest producer and the monopoly when it comes to mica production. India produces 60% of the world’s mica. In India, mica mines are found mainly in three states. These are Jharkhand, Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh.

Detailed explanation-2: -China is the largest producer of Mica.

Detailed explanation-3: -India ranks in the 8th position in the world in the production of Mica.

Detailed explanation-4: -Mica deposits are found in the northern edge of the Chota Nagpur plateau. Koderma Gaya – Hazaribagh belt of Jharkhand is the leading producer. In Rajasthan, the major mica producing area is around Ajmer. Nellore mica belt of Andhra Pradesh is also an important producer in the country.

Detailed explanation-5: -The correct answer is Mica. India is the largest producer of Mica in the world. It holds up to 80% of the total Mica reserves in the world. Mica is an important non-metallic mineral used mainly in the electrical industry as it has a great insulating property.