The mineral which is found in surplus in India is ____________.
A
Manganese
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B
Limestone
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C
Tin
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D
Silver
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Solution
The correct option is A Manganese
Manganese is a chemical compound that 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, first being Brazil.