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Q59 (CISF/2020) Geography › Indian Economic Geography

In India, the largest reserve of Bauxite is found in

Explanation

Odisha is the leading state in terms of bauxite resources and production in India. According to the Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM), Odisha accounts for approximately 51% of the country's total bauxite resources, followed by Andhra Pradesh (16%), Gujarat (9%), Jharkhand (6%), and Maharashtra (5%).

  • The major bauxite deposits in Odisha are found in the Panchpatmali hills in the Koraput district, which is one of the largest bauxite deposits in the world.
  • Other significant deposits are located in the Bolangir, Sambalpur, and Kalahandi districts.
  • Bauxite is the principal ore of aluminum and is predominantly found in tertiary deposits associated with laterite rocks occurring as capping on plateaus.
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