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Which one of the following is the leading producer of bauxite in India?

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Gujarat
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Jharkhand
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Maharashtra
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Odisha
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Solution

The correct option is D Odisha
Odisha is the largest bauxite producing state accounting for more than half of the total production of India. The total recoverable reserves in the state are estimated at 1,370.5 million tonnes. The main bauxite belt is in Kalahandi and Koraput districts and extends further into Andhra Pradesh.


State Share

Orissa 50.16%

Gujarat 15.82%

Jharkhand 11.87%

Maharashtra 9.87%

Chhattisgarh 6.18%


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