39th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1994

Most rich state in minerals in India is –

aRajasthan
bMadhya Pradesh
cBihar
dOdisha✓ Correct

Explanation

According to the Annual Report 2024–25 issued by the Ministry of Mines, the top five mineral-producing states (in terms of value) are: Odisha, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, and Maharashtra. Therefore, the correct answer is option (d).

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