Q159
Which of the following is a corrosion resistant metal found abundantly in Odisha?
A.
Nickel
AnswerB.
Graphite
C.
Tin
D.
Chromite
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
The State of Odisha is endowed with the largest share of resources of nickel ore in the country at 175 million tonnes (93%) followed by Jharkhand & Nagaland. These resources are mainly found to occur in three districts, namely, Jajpur (140 million tonnes), Mayurbhanj (27 million tonnes) and Keonjhar (8 million tonnes).