According to the data from the Ministry of Mines, the largest resources of gold ore (primary) are located in which of the following Indian states?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) Karnataka
· Karnataka is home to the largest reserves of gold ore (primary) in India. The Kolar Gold Fields, Hutti Gold Mines, and other areas in Karnataka have been historically significant in India's gold production. The Hutti Gold Mines, located in the Raichur district of Karnataka, is one of the major sources of gold in the country. Although the Kolar Gold Fields are no longer operational, they have contributed significantly to the history of gold mining in India.
Information Booster:
· Karnataka contributes the majority of gold production in India, accounting for nearly 80% of the country's total gold production.
· The Hutti Gold Mines is the only active gold mining operation in India and is managed by Hutti Gold Mines Company Limited (HGML), a government of Karnataka undertaking.
· Karnataka's gold deposits are located in the Dharwar craton, which is geologically rich in minerals, including gold.
Additional Information:
· West Bengal: Known more for coal and other minerals, not gold.
· Bihar: Has some gold deposits in the Sonbhadra district (shared with Uttar Pradesh), but not the largest reserves.
· Rajasthan: Rich in minerals like zinc and lead, but not significant in terms of gold ore resources.