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UPPSC 2020 GS-I World Geography
Question

Postmasburg and its adjacent area of South Africa is major producer of which of the following minerals ?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: Manganese

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Manganese”.
Postmasburg and its adjacent area in South Africa are major producers of manganese. The region is known for its significant manganese ore deposits.

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