​Which of the following States is the leading producer of Manganese?​

Correct option is A

Correct Answer: A. Odisha

Explanation:

• Odisha is the leading producer of Manganese in India.

• The state contributes over 40% of the country’s total manganese ore production.

Information Booster:

• Major manganese-producing districts in Odisha include:

  • Keonjhar

  • Sundargarh

  • Koraput

  • Rayagada

• Manganese is used mainly in:

  • Steel manufacturing (as a deoxidizer and desulfurizer)

  • Battery production

  • Fertilizers and chemicals

Additional Information:

• Other Major Manganese-producing States:

  • Karnataka

  • Madhya Pradesh

  • Maharashtra

• India's Global Position: India is among the top 10 producers of manganese ore in the world.

• Non-Producers:

  • Bihar, Assam, and Uttar Pradesh are not significant producers of manganese ore.