Odisha: Major producer of graphite - Indian and World Geography

Q.  Which of the following statements is / are correct?

1. India is the largest producer of natural graphite in world.
2. Odisha is the major producer of graphite.
- Published on 07 Jul 15

a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None

ANSWER: Only 2
 
India is the world's second largest producer of natural graphite while china ranks first. Graphite is a crystalline form of carbon used to make pencil and electrode. It is used as moderator and lubricant in atomic reaction. Deposits of commercial importance are located in Andhra Pradesh” Jharkhand, Gujarat, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Orissa, Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu.

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