Rock phosphate is found naturally in which states of India – A. Meghalaya B. Rajasthan C. Madhya Pradesh D. Uttar Pradesh E. Karnataka

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (B) B & C only

Explanation:
• Rock phosphate is a major source of phosphorus for fertilizer production in India.
• Statement B (Rajasthan) is correct: Rajasthan is the leading producer of rock phosphate in India, with major deposits in Udaipur (Jhamarkotra) and Jaisalmer.
• Statement C (Madhya Pradesh) is correct: Significant deposits are found in the Jhabua and Sagar districts of Madhya Pradesh.

Information Booster:
• Jhamarkotra in Rajasthan is the largest and richest rock phosphate deposit in India.
• Phosphorus is one of the three primary macronutrients (NPK) essential for plant growth.

Additional Knowledge:
• While trace amounts might exist elsewhere, Meghalaya, Uttar Pradesh, and Karnataka are not recognized as primary commercial producers of rock phosphate in the Indian mining context.
• India is heavily dependent on imports for phosphate fertilizers, as domestic production meets only a small fraction of the demand.