Which state among the following has the

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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Topic

General Awareness

Question:

Which state among the following has the largest reserves of gold in India as of 2021 ?

Options:

Jharkhand

Rajasthan

Bihar

Karnataka

Correct Answer:

Bihar

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) - Bihar

As per National Mineral Inventory data, the total reserves/resources of gold ore (primary) in the country have been estimated at 501.83 million tonnes.
In India, largest resources of gold ore (primary) are located in Bihar (44%) followed by Rajasthan (25%), Karnataka (21%), West Bengal (3%), Andhra Pradesh (3%), Jharkhand (2%).
The remaining 2% resources of ore are located in Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Kerala, Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu.
Cost of extraction of any mineral including gold vary from mine to mine.