Which State of India is called as the State of Minerals?
Detailed Explanation:
Odisha (formerly Orissa) is called the "State of Minerals" due to possessing the largest variety and quantity of mineral deposits in India.
It is the top producer of iron ore, chromite, and bauxite, and holds 98% of India's chromite reserves. Key mining districts include Keonjhar, Sundargarh, and Mayurbhanj, which supply critical raw materials for steel and aluminium industries nationally.
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