Which state of India is the largest producer of iron ore?

Q. Which state of India is the largest producer of iron ore?
Answer: Odisha
Notes: Odisha is the country's largest producer which contributed 102 million tonnes to the pan-India output of 191 million tonnes in 2017. Iron ore production in the country is projected to fall 15 per cent in FY18 after rising steadily for two successive years since 2014-15 as closure of seven working mines in Odisha.

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