Multiple choice

In which of the following mineral resources is India self sufficient?

  1. Iron ore
  2. Bauxite
  3. Copper
  4. Manganese

  1. Only 1 and 2

  2. Only 1 and 4

  3. Only 2 and 3

  4. Only 3 and 4
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B Correct answer
Explanation

India is the fifth largest exporter of iron ore. India consumes 80% of its manganese production and exports the rest 20%. Despite having large reserves of copper, India imports copper due to decrease in its production trend. India imports bauxite from various countries, mainly from Italy and the UK.

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