The correct answer is: A. 1st
Gujarat has the largest reserves of bauxite in India. As of 2019, the state had estimated reserves of 1.2 billion tonnes of bauxite, which is about 40% of India’s total reserves. The bauxite reserves are located in the districts of Kutch, Banaskantha, and Surendranagar.
Bauxite is a mineral ore that is used to produce aluminum. It is the most abundant aluminum ore in the world. Bauxite is a soft, earthy rock that is usually red, brown, or yellow in color. It is composed of aluminum oxide, iron oxide, and silica.
The bauxite reserves in Gujarat are of high quality and are suitable for the production of aluminum. The state has a number of aluminum smelters that use bauxite to produce aluminum. The aluminum industry is a major contributor to the economy of Gujarat.
The other options are incorrect because:
- Option B is incorrect because Odisha has the second largest reserves of bauxite in India.
- Option C is incorrect because Jharkhand has the third largest reserves of bauxite in India.
- Option D is incorrect because Chhattisgarh has the fourth largest reserves of bauxite in India.