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Q. The ‘Sukinda Valley’ in Odisha is the largest reservoir of ____?
Answer: Chromium
Notes: Sukinda Valley in Odisha, India is the largest reservoir of chromium. The valley contains 98% of India's chromite ore deposits, which is about 183 million tonnes. The valley is also the world's largest open-cast mining area. The Sukinda Valley is located in the Jajpur district of Odisha. It covers an area of approximately 200 square kilometers. The valley has been mined since 1950, mostly using opencast mining. The Sukinda Valley is also the only known deposit of nickel in India.

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