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Which Indian state is the leading producer of mica, holding vast deposits in districts like Koderma and Giridih?
A. Odisha
B. Jharkhand✓ Correct Answer
C. Madhya Pradesh
D. Chhattisgarh
💡 Solution & Explanation
Jharkhand is the leading producer of mica in India, holding vast mineral deposits in districts such as Koderma, Giridih, and Hazaribagh, famously referred to as the mica belt. Other states like Odisha and Chhattisgarh are rich in minerals such as bauxite and iron ore rather than leading in high-grade muscovite mica reserves. Mineral resource distribution across different states frequently appears in physical and economic geography questions.
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