Question

Name the states in India that have significant reserves of manganese.

Answer 1

• Manganese is a chemical compound which is not found as a free element. It is often found as an alloy mixed with iron. It is mainly used in production of stainless steel.
  
• It is found surplus in India. The main reserves are found in Karnataka, followed by Orissa, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Goa. India is the fifth largest producer of manganese and first being Brazil.