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Aluminium is manufactured from:

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Copper ore
  2. Bauxite ore
  3. Mica ore
  4. Manganese ore

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Bauxite ore

Explanation: The correct answer is B. Bauxite ore. Aluminium is obtained from bauxite ore, which is rich in aluminium oxide. The extraction process involves refining bauxite into alumina and then smelting it to produce aluminium. India has large bauxite reserves, especially in Odisha, Gujarat, and Jharkhand. Bauxite is the primary and most economical source of aluminium globally.