Which of the following pairs of minerals and its leading producing state in India is correctly matched?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. Bauxite - Odisha.
Odisha is the leading producer of Bauxite in India, accounting for over half of the country's total output. The Panchpatmali deposits in Koraput district are among the most significant.
Regarding the other options:
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Limestone: While Jharkhand produces it, Rajasthan is the leading producer in India.
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Mica: Andhra Pradesh (specifically the Nellore belt) is the leading producer, not Rajasthan.
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Copper: Madhya Pradesh (Malanjkhand mines) is the top producer, followed by Rajasthan. Uttar Pradesh is not a major producer of copper.