Question

Which state is the largest producer of manganese in India ?

(A) Karnataka
(B) Andra Pradesh
(C) Orissa
(D) Maharashtra

Answer 1

Hint:
Manganese is an important metal for many industrial purposes. Manganese is a chemical substance with the mark of Mn. Manganese was acquired by Johan Gottlieb Gahn.

Complete solution:
 Odisha is the largest producer of manganese in India. Manganese is needed to build iron. It is also used to produce bleaching powder, insecticides, and paints. It is used to make metal. It is used in the production of Ferro-manganese blends. It became one-third of the world's total production by 2000-01. Manganese is widely used in the manufacture of iron and ferro - manganese alloy, using about 10kgs of manganese in the production of one ton of iron. It produces about 37% of Indian manganese ore. Next comes Maharashtra which produces about 24% of India's total production. Manganese is used in the production of various essential alloys and to deoxidize iron and desulfurize. It is also used as a stimulant, to lower the glass.

Additional Information: Among the countries, South Africa has large reserves of manganese and is also its largest producer. India is in the 6th grade, both in terms of reserves and manganese production. China is the largest importer of manganese and South Africa exports it. India is considering the world's second-largest warehouse after Zimbabwe; 430 million tons

Hence, the correct answer is option C.

Note:
Manganese in alloy form is an essential input in steel making and steel is one of the most important key indicators in the industrial economy of any country.Minimal production of manganese ore in Andhra Pradesh, Jharkhand, Gujarat, Rajasthan and West Bengal.