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As per the Annual Report 2023-24 of the Ministry of Mines, Government of India, which of the following states are the major producer of Copper in the country?

  1. A.Rajasthan and Gujarat
  2. B.Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh✓ Correct
  3. C.Jharkhand and Rajasthan
  4. D.Jharkhand and Madhya Pradesh

Explanation

According to the Ministry of Mines Annual Report 2023-24, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh are the major producers of copper ore in India. Rajasthan leads the country in copper production with significant deposits at Khetri (Jhunjhunu district) and Khetri-Singhana belt. Madhya Pradesh is the second-largest producer with major reserves in the Malanjkhand belt in Balaghat district, which is one of the largest copper deposits in Asia. Jharkhand, which historically had significant production from the Singhbhum copper belt, has seen reduced output. Together, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh account for the bulk of India's copper ore production.
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