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Q103 (CAPF/2008) Geography › Indian Economic Geography › Mineral resource distribution Answer Verified

Among the following States, which one has the highest amount of Nickel Ore resources ?

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Odisha (Orissa) possesses the highest amount of nickel ore resources in India. According to the Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM), Odisha is endowed with approximately 174.63 million tonnes of nickel ore, which accounts for about 92% of the country's total resources [4]. These deposits are primarily concentrated in the Sukinda valley of the Jajpur district, where nickel occurs in the overburden of chromite ores [1]. While small deposits and by-product occurrences are noted in Jharkhand (Ghatsila) and other states, they are insignificant compared to Odisha's dominant share [4]. Other states like Chhattisgarh and Karnataka are major producers of iron ore and manganese but do not hold substantial nickel reserves [5]. Consequently, Odisha remains the primary hub for nickel resources in India.

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  1. [4] https://ibm.gov.in/writereaddata/files/05282015123158nickel_2013.pdf
  2. [1] https://ibm.gov.in/writereaddata/files/09252017164025Nickel.pdf
  3. [3] https://mines.gov.in/admin/storage/ckeditor/Press_Release_Press_Information_Bureau_1750998025.pdf
  4. [5] https://mines.gov.in/webportal/statemineralscenario
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