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Updated on 16 November 2022

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26 Which state is the largest producer of petroleum in India ?
A Gujarat
B Rajasthan
C Assam
D Tamil Nadu

Answer: Option [B]

The correct answer is Rajasthan. The major petroleum-producing state of India is Rajasthan, followed by Assam and Gujarat. Rajasthan produces about 23.29% of the crude oil production in India. Apart from this, some more major petroleum-producing states of India are Assam, Gujarat, Mumbai and Godavari, and Krishna river basins.

27 Which state is the largest producer of copper in India ?
A Nagaland
B Jharkhand
C Madhya Pradesh
D Mizoram

Answer: Option [C]

The correct answer is Madhya Pradesh. Madhya Pradesh is the leading producer of copper in India. It accounts for producing 53% of copper in this country. Rajasthan accounts for 43%, and Jharkhand accounts for 4% of copper production in India.

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28 Which state is the largest producer of gold in India ?
A Andhra Pradesh
B Karnataka
C Jharkhand
D Kerala

Answer: Option [B]

The correct answer is Karnataka. Karnataka produces 80% of the gold in India. It is known as the 'Land of Gold'. Kolar Gold Fields is the largest gold mine in the country and is located in Kolar.

29 Which state is the largest producer of zinc in India ?
A Andhra Pradesh
B Bihar
C Odisha
D Rajasthan

Answer: Option [D]

The correct answer is Rajasthan. Hindustan Zinc is one of the world's largest and India's only integrated Zinc-Lead-Silver producer. Hindustan Zinc's mines are located at Rampura Agucha, Sindesar Khurd, Rajpura Dariba, Zawar and Kayad in the state of Rajasthan.

30 Which state is the largest producer of limestone in India ?
A Madhya Pradesh
B Andhra Pradesh
C Rajasthan
D Gujarat

Answer: Option [A]

The correct answer is Madhya Pradesh. Madhya Pradesh is the largest producer of limestone and accounts for over 16 per cent of the total limestone production of India.

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