alleryManganese is primarily used in India to produce:
ASteel and ferromanganese alloys
BAluminium foil
CSolar panels
DElectrical wires (typical)
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Steel and ferromanganese alloys
1. Your syllabus lists end-uses of common minerals.
2. Manganese is used mainly in the manufacturing of steel and ferromanganese alloys.
3. Nearly 10 kg of manganese is required to manufacture 1 tonne of steel.
4. It is also used in dry batteries, photography, leather and matches industries.
_Source: syllabus Geography Contemporary India - II, Ch 5 "Minerals and Energy Resources", §Manganese ¶1_
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