Q. Which Indian state leads in asbestos production?
Answer: Rajasthan
Notes: Rajasthan is the largest producer of asbestos in India. The major asbestos deposits are mainly found in Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh. The state supplied a significant portion of the country's asbestos production in the recent decades. Other states like Jharkhand, Karnataka and Orissa have minimal or no major asbestos mining activities compared to Rajasthan.