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BAUXITE, the principal ore of aluminium, is mainly mined in:
ATamil Nadu (Salem region) of south India
BJharkhand (Singhbhum) of east India
CMaharashtra (Vidarbha region) of west India
DOdisha (Panchpatmali area) of east India
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Odisha (Panchpatmali area) of east India
Odisha's Panchpatmali deposits make it India's largest bauxite producer. Bauxite is used to make aluminium for cans, foil, electrical wires, and aircraft.
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