Which of the following States has the largest deposits of copper ore?
- ARajasthan
- BJharkhand
- CMadhya Pradesh
- DKarnataka
- ENone of the above / More than one of the above
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Correct answer: (a) Rajasthan
Explanation
According to the Indian Minerals Yearbook, 2024, the largest reserve of copper ore in India is found in Rajasthan. It is followed by Madhya Pradesh and Jharkhand. About 90.67 percent of the total copper ore reserves are concentrated in these three states. Copper is an important non-ferrous metal. India is not self-sufficient in copper production.