Whichone of the following States alone accounts for more than 80% of the countrys resources of mineral gypsum ?

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Q: 57 (IES/2012)
Whichone of the following States alone accounts for more than 80% of the country’s resources of mineral gypsum ?

question_subject: 

Geography

question_exam: 

IES

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{'mineral gypsum': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'madhya pradesh': [16, 0, 16, 28], 'andhra pradesh': [5, 0, 4, 6], 'states': [1, 0, 0, 1], 'rajasthan': [0, 0, 1, 18], 'uttarakhand': [13, 0, 12, 27], 'resources': [3, 0, 3, 7], 'country': [27, 2, 36, 66]}

The correct answer to this question is option 3: Rajasthan.

Mineral gypsum refers to a soft sulfate mineral that is widely used in the construction industry as a raw material for making plaster and drywall. Rajasthan, located in northwest India, is known for its vast reserves of mineral resources, including gypsum.

Option 1: Andhra Pradesh does have some gypsum resources, but it does not account for more than 80% of the country`s resources.

Option 2: Madhya Pradesh also has gypsum deposits, but like Andhra Pradesh, it does not make up the majority of the country`s resources.

Option 4: Uttarakhand does not have significant gypsum resources, and therefore, it is not the correct answer.

In summary, Rajasthan is the correct answer because it is the state that primarily contributes to more than 80% of the country`s mineral gypsum resources.