Worldwide, which percent of the phosphate rock mined is used to manufacture phosphate fertilizers?

Worldwide, which percent of the phosphate rock mined is used to manufacture phosphate fertilizers?

A. More than 71%

B. More than 74%

C. More than 78%

D. More than 85%

Explanation:

India to explore indigenous deposits of phosphatic rock, a step towards becoming AatmaNirbhar in fertilizer production. Phosphate rock deposits can be sedimentary or igneous and are mined from sedimentary deposits formed by the deposition of phosphate-rich materials in marine environments. Worldwide, more than 85% of the phosphate rock mined is used to manufacture phosphate fertilizers.