Previous year MCQs

Indian Geography UPPSC 2001 GS-I
Question

Which of the following States is the largest producer of mica in India:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: Jharkhand

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Jharkhand”.
The top four leading producers of Mica in India are Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan, Bihar, and Jharkhand respectively.

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  2. B) Pune
  3. C) Lucknow
  4. D) New Delhi
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Code:
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