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    Match List I (ores) and List II (States where they are mined) and select the correct answer
    List I List II
    A. Manganese      1. Maharashtra
    B. Nickel          2. Odisha
    C. Lead-Zinc       3. Rajasthan
    D. Magnesite       4. Tamil Nadu
    Code:

    A) A-1       B-3       C-2       D-4

    B) A-4       B-3       C-2       D-1

    C) A-1       B-2       C-3       D-4

    D) A-4       B-2       C-3       D-1  

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    Maharashtra is the largest producer of manganese accounting for 27.66% of India's production. This is followed by Madhya Pradesh (27.59%) and Odisha (24.08%). About 92% of nickel is found in Odisha. Rajasthan has over 88% of lead-zinc resources of India. About two-thirds of magnesite reserves of India is found in Tamil Nadu.


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