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Download Solution PDFWhich position did Madhya Pradesh hold in copper production in India during the year 2021 - 22?
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Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Option 3.
Key Points
- In 2021-2022, Madhya Pradesh was the leading producer of copper in India, accounting for 53% of the country's copper production. Hence, Option 3 is correct.
- Rajasthan and Jharkhand account for 43% and 4% of India's copper production, respectively.
- In 2021-2022, India's copper production increased by about 5.25% to 114.42 thousand tonnes.
- Madhya Pradesh contributed 56.83% of the total output, while Rajasthan contributed 43.17%.
- Madhya Pradesh also has the largest copper ore reserve in India.
- The Malanjkhand copper belt in Madhya Pradesh is one of India's major copper mines. Malanjkhand is India's largest base metal mine and is located near the town of Malanay to Raipur.
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