Which one among the following states is the leading producer of Manganese in India ?
- (a)Madhya Pradesh
- (b)Jharkhand
- (c)Rajasthan
- (d)Karnataka
Answer
Why
Correct — A, Madhya Pradesh. Madhya Pradesh (with the Balaghat belt) is India's leading producer of manganese ore, followed by Maharashtra and Odisha. It is used mainly in making ferro-manganese for steel.
Why the others are wrong
- (b)Jharkhand — A major producer of coal and iron ore, but not the leading manganese producer.
- (c)Rajasthan — Rich in many minerals (zinc, lead, marble) but not the top manganese state.
- (d)Karnataka — Produces manganese, but Madhya Pradesh leads.
Concept
Manganese ore in India occurs mainly in the Precambrian rocks of the peninsula. Madhya Pradesh (Balaghat–Chhindwara belt), Maharashtra (Nagpur–Bhandara) and Odisha are the chief producers; roughly 90% of manganese is used in the iron-and-steel industry as ferro-manganese to harden steel.
Anchor manganese's lead state to Madhya Pradesh (Balaghat). Don't confuse with Odisha (top iron ore) or Rajasthan (zinc/lead).
Key facts
- Madhya Pradesh leads India in manganese-ore production.
- The Balaghat belt is a key manganese source.
- About 90% of manganese is used in steel-making (ferro-manganese).
- Maharashtra and Odisha are the other major producers.
Study next
Common traps
- Confusing the leading manganese state (MP) with the leading iron-ore state (Odisha).
- Assuming a mineral-rich state like Rajasthan tops every ore.
Asked as the leading producer state of manganese, or its main use.
Related PYQs
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Practice
- practice — not a real PYQ
About 90% of manganese is used in which industry?
- (a)cement
- (b)iron and steel
- (c)textiles
- (d)fertiliser
Answer(b) iron and steel (as ferro-manganese). - practice — not a real PYQ
The Balaghat manganese belt lies mainly in which state?
- (a)Rajasthan
- (b)Madhya Pradesh
- (c)Kerala
- (d)Punjab
Answer(b) Madhya Pradesh.