Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists :
| List I (Mineral) |
List II (Leading State) |
|---|---|
| A. Manganese | 1. Uttarakhand |
| B. Gypsum | 2. Karnataka |
| C. Limestone | 3. Rajasthan |
| D. Magnesite | 4. Odisha |
Code :
| A | B | C | D | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (a) | 1 | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| (b) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| (c) | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| (d) | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
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Code (b)
Code (c)
Code (d)
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This question was previously asked in
UPSC NDA-1 – 2017
– Gypsum: Rajasthan is the largest producer of Gypsum in India. So B matches 3.
– Limestone: Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, and Karnataka are major limestone producing states. Among the options, Karnataka is listed. So C matches 2.
– Magnesite: Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand, and Rajasthan are significant producers. Uttarakhand (especially Almora) is a major source. So D matches 1.
Manganese -> Odisha (4)
Gypsum -> Rajasthan (3)
Limestone -> Karnataka (2) – While Rajasthan is the largest producer overall, Karnataka is a significant producer, and this match completes the correct combination with other well-established leading states.
Magnesite -> Uttarakhand (1) – Uttarakhand has significant deposits, particularly in the Almora district.
Thus, A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1 is the correct set of matches.