Correct option is A
The correct answer is (a) Odisha.
· Odisha is the largest bauxite producing state in India.
· Bauxite is the primary ore of aluminum and is used in the production of various aluminum products.
· The state has rich deposits of bauxite in the districts of Koraput, Kalahandi, and Rayagada.
· Odisha contributes more than half of the country's total bauxite production, making it a significant player in India's aluminum industry.
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· Maharashtra: Known for producing a variety of minerals but not the largest producer of bauxite.
· Bihar: Does not have significant bauxite deposits and is not a major producer.
· Punjab: Primarily an agricultural state with minimal mineral production, including bauxite.