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Social Science — CBSE Class 10 board question

Q1. [1]
Which one of the following is the highest 'bauxite' producing state of India ?
  1. (A) Maharashtra
  2. (B) Jharkhand
  3. (C) Gujarat
  4. (D) Odisha
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Model Answer

(D) Odisha

Odisha was the largest bauxite producing state in India in 2018–19, with a 65% share of total production.

Source: Non-Ferrous Minerals, Chapter 5

Explanation

The table in the textbook clearly shows Odisha has a 65% share in bauxite production — far ahead of Jharkhand (10%) and Gujarat (9%). For MCQs, always check the data tables in the chapter; examiners directly pick figures from them.

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