Indian Geography UPPSC 2003 GS-I
Question

India is the leading producer of the world in

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: Mica

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Mica”.

India is the largest producer and exporter of mica in the world. Andhra Pradesh is the largest producer of mica in India.

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