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Which of the following districts in Chhattisgarh is the leading producer of bauxite, housing extensive deposits on plateaus such as Jamirapat and Mainpat?
A. Durg
B. Jashpur✓ Correct Answer
C. Raipur
D. Rajnandgaon
💡 Solution & Explanation
Jashpur, along with Surguja and Balrampur districts, forms the northern bauxite-bearing belt of Chhattisgarh. Bauxite occurs as blanket deposits on the lateritized plateaus of this region and serves as raw material for the aluminum industry. Durg is primarily known for iron ore and limestone resources.
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