Which State of India is called as the State of Minerals?

Correct answer: (d) Jharkhand

Explanation

Jharkhand is known as the “State of Minerals and Salts”, because it has a wide range of mineral resources such as coal, iron ore, bauxite, and chromite. The state makes a significant contribution to India’s total mineral production. However, in its answer key, the Bihar Public Service Commission marked option (a) as the correct answer for this question.