Which one of the following Indian States account for the maximum deposits of Bauxite and Chromite?
- A.Andhra Pradesh
- B.Madhya Pradesh
- C.Jharkhand
- D.Odisha
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Explanation
The correct answer is D, Odisha. Odisha holds the largest share of India's bauxite reserves and almost all of its chromite, making it the leading state for both minerals.
Odisha's bauxite lies in the Eastern Ghats districts of Koraput, Rayagada and Kalahandi; the Panchpatmali mines in Koraput feed the aluminium plants of NALCO, a public sector company. Bauxite is the main ore of aluminium. Chromite, the only commercial ore of chromium, used for stainless steel and other alloys, comes almost wholly from the Sukinda valley in Jajpur district, which accounts for well over nine-tenths of India's reserves. Odisha also leads India in iron ore and manganese reserves.
A is wrong: Andhra Pradesh has large bauxite deposits in its Eastern Ghats, but less than Odisha, and little chromite. B is wrong: Madhya Pradesh has bauxite at Amarkantak and Katni but is far behind Odisha. C is wrong: Jharkhand mines some bauxite near Lohardaga but has little chromite.
Exam tip: Odisha leads in bauxite, chromite, iron ore and manganese; Sukinda (Jajpur) is India's chromite valley.
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- A.1,2 and 3
- B.2 and 3 only
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- D.3 only
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