Question

Read the information given in the box carefully and identify the mineral:

It is a non-ferrous ore. Odisha is the largest producer state. It is used in manufacturing of aluminium.

Options

• Copper

• Mica

• Bauxite

• Manganese

Answer 1

Bauxite

Explanation:

Bauxite is the primary nonferrous ore used to make alumina, which is subsequently smelted into aluminium. Odisha is the biggest producer of bauxite in India, accounting for around half of the entire output, with major deposits located in the Panchpatmali hills of Koraput district.