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The 'Malanjkhand' region in Madhya Pradesh is famous for hosting the single largest reserve of which mineral in India?

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

Answer options

  1. Bauxite
  2. Manganese
  3. Copper
  4. Iron Ore

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Copper

Explanation: Correct Answer: C) Copper šŸ“š Explanation: The Malanjkhand Copper Project, located in the Balaghat district of Madhya Pradesh, is the largest open-pit copper mine in India. It accounts for nearly 70% of the country's total copper reserves. While Madhya Pradesh is also a leading producer of manganese, the specific Malanjkhand belt is exclusively renowned for its massive copper porphyry deposits.