Question

Q. With regard to manganese, which of the following statements is/are correct?

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

• A. 1 only
• B. 2 only
• C. Both 1 and 2
• D. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer 1

The correct option is A 1 only

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: It is also used in manufacturing bleaching powder, insecticides and paints. Manganese is mainly used in the manufacturing of steel and ferro-manganese alloy.

Statement 2 is incorrect: Odisha tops the total resources with 25% share followed by Karnataka 22%, Madhya Pradesh 13%, Maharashtra 8%, Andhra Pradesh 4% and Jharkhand & Goa 3% each.