Q. Consider the following statements:
- Maharashtra is the sole producer of Corundum in India
- Ruby and platinum group of metals are produced only in Odisha
Which among the above statements is / are correct?
Answer:
Both 1 & 2 are correct
Notes: Maharashtra is the sole producer of corundum and is the second largest producer of Manganese ore after Orissa. The principal mineral-bearing belts in Maharashtra are Vidarbha area in the East and Konkan area in the West.
Odisha hosts country`s sole resources of ruby and platinum group of metals