70th B.P.S.C. Re-Exam 2024
Which State of India is called as the State of Minerals ?
aOdisha
bWest Bengal
cBihar
dJharkhand✓ Correct
Explanation
Jharkhand is known as the “State of Minerals and Salts”, because it has a wide range of mineral resources such as coal, iron ore, bauxite, and chromite. The state makes a significant contribution to India’s total mineral production. However, in its answer key, the Bihar Public Service Commission marked option (a) as the correct answer for this question. ## Animal Husbandry
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