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Which of the following states produces asbestos in abundance?

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Bihar
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Rajasthan
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Andhra Pradesh
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Gujarat
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The correct option is C Rajasthan

Two states of Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh produce almost the whole of asbestos of India. Rajasthan is the largest producer. This state produced 13,539 tonnes of asbestos in 2002-03 which was over 94 per cent of the total production of India. Important occurrences are known in Udaipur, Dungarpur, Alwar, Ajmer and Pali districts.


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