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‘Khetri’ is famous for

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

Answer options

  1. Iron-ore
  2. Copper
  3. Manganese
  4. Bauxite

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Copper

Explanation: The correct answer is B. Copper. Khetri in Rajasthan is one of the most important copper-producing regions in India. It houses the Khetri Copper Complex operated by Hindustan Copper Limited. The region has rich deposits of copper ore and contributes significantly to the country’s copper output. It has been a centre of copper mining since ancient times.