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Match List I with List II and select the correct answer lising the code given below the Lists : List I List II (Mineral) (Leading State) A. Manganese 1. Uttarakhand B. Gypsum 2. Karnataka C. Limestone 3. Rajasthan D. Magnesite 4. Odisha Code : A B C D
Explanation
The correct matching of minerals to their leading states is as follows: Manganese is primarily produced in Odisha, which is a leading producer with major deposits in districts like Sundergarh and Kendujhar [4]. Gypsum production is heavily concentrated in Rajasthan, which accounts for approximately 99% of India's total production [2]. Limestone is widely distributed, but Karnataka is a leading state, holding about 25% of the total resources [2]. Magnesite is notably found in the Himalayan belt, with Uttarakhand being a significant producer alongside Tamil Nadu . Therefore, the sequence A-4 (Manganese-Odisha), B-3 (Gypsum-Rajasthan), C-2 (Limestone-Karnataka), and D-1 (Magnesite-Uttarakhand) matches option 4. While production ranks can fluctuate annually, these states remain the primary geographical hubs for these specific mineral resources in the Indian context.
Sources
- [1] Geography of India ,Majid Husain, (McGrawHill 9th ed.) > Chapter 7: Resources > Table 7.4 > p. 12
- [4] INDIA PEOPLE AND ECONOMY, TEXTBOOK IN GEOGRAPHY FOR CLASS XII (NCERT 2025 ed.) > Chapter 5: Mineral and Energy Resources > Manganese > p. 55
- [2] Geography of India ,Majid Husain, (McGrawHill 9th ed.) > Chapter 7: Resources > Natural Resources of India > p. 28