The manganese belt in Balaghat-Chhindwara-Nimar-Mandla and Jhabua districts is located in which state in India?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Madhya Pradesh
Balaghat, Chhindwara, Nimar, Mandla and Jhabua are all districts of Madhya Pradesh, and the belt running through them is one of India’s major manganese-producing areas. The Balaghat mine is among the oldest and deepest manganese mines in the country.
Odisha leads the country in manganese output, and Maharashtra and Karnataka also have deposits, but the districts named in the question belong to Madhya Pradesh.