Question

Which of the following is not a producer of copper in India.
A. Madhya Pradesh
B. Jharkhand
C. Goa
D. Rajasthan

Answer 1

Hint: Copper is found in the material ore deposits. In the sedimentary and igneous rock copper minerals can be found. The main producers of copper in India are Hindustan copper ltd, Sterlite Industries (India) Ltd, and Hindalco Industries Ltd which are responsible to produce copper from imported copper concentrations.

Complete step by step answer:
 Copper has come into use before ironing to mankind. It is regarded as an important metal to industries like automobiles and defense. Regarding the reserves and production of copper India is deficient. India's total reserves are around 712.5 million tonnes equal to 9.4 million tonnes of metal. Major copper ore deposits in India can be found in Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan. There are small deposits found in Sikkim, Meghalaya, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal. Madhya Pradesh is regarded as the largest producer of copper in India. According to the 2002-03 report, the state produced more than 50 percent of the total copper of the country. Malanjkhand Copper Project is responsible for the production of copper in Madhya Pradesh. It is located in the Balaghat district. It is the largest open-pit mechanized mine in India. Deposits of copper in Rajasthan are found in the districts of Jhunjhunu, Bhilwara, Sirohi, Alwar, and Udaipur. In Rajasthan production of copper is done under the ministry of mines by Hindustan Copper Limited(HCL). It is located in the Khetri Copper complex of the Jhunjhunu district. Jharkhand was regarded as the largest producer of copper till the 1980s. The total share in the production of this area has rapidly fallen from 62 percent in 1977-78 to 23 percent in 2002-03. Indian Copper Complex which is located in the Singhbhum district of Jharkhand is responsible for the production process of copper in Jharkhand.
Goa is known for iron ore exports.
So, the correct answer is Option C.

Note: India is deficient when it comes to cooper reserve and production of copper. Madhya Pradesh ranks first in the production of copper in India which accounts for about 52 percent of the total production of copper in India according to the reports of 2002-03. The major copper producing states in India are Rajasthan, Jharkhand, and Madhya Pradesh.