In which of the following states of India, the reserves of silver are NOT found?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. Gujarat.
- India is not a major producer of silver. Most of the silver consumption in India is driven by imports. It occurs generally with lead, zinc, copper and gold ores and is extracted as a by-product of electrolysis or chemical methods.
- By states, largest resources in terms of silver ore are located in Rajasthan accounts (87%), Jharkhand (5%), Andhra Pradesh (4%), and Karnataka (2%).
- In India, there are no native silver deposits except the small and unique deposits in Rajasthan. Zawar mines in Udaipur (Rajasthan) is the largest silver producing mine in the country.