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The most abundant metal in Earth's crust — and India's key aluminium ore — is bauxite. Which state is a leading producer of bauxite in India?
A{'text': 'Punjab in the northwest of India', 'label': 'A'}
B{'text': 'Odisha (Kalahandi, Koraput area)', 'label': 'B'}
C{'text': 'Haryana in the northern plains', 'label': 'C'}
D{'text': 'Uttar Pradesh in the Ganga plain', 'label': 'D'}
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. {'text': 'Odisha (Kalahandi, Koraput area)', 'label': 'B'}
1. Odisha is India's largest producer of bauxite.
2. Major deposits: Koraput, Kalahandi, Sundargarh, Bolangir districts of Odisha.
3. Jharkhand, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh also contribute.
4. Aluminium made from bauxite is used in aircraft, utensils, wiring and packaging.
_Source: NCERT Class 10 Social Science (Geography), Ch 5 "Minerals and Energy Resources", §5.2 Aluminium_
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