Match List-I (Ores) with List-II (States where they are mined) and select the correct answer:

Correct Option

The correct matching of List-I (Ores) with List-II (States where they are mined) is as follows:

• A. Manganese – 1. Madhya Pradesh: The Balaghat district in Madhya Pradesh is a significant manganese-producing region in India.
• B. Nickel – 2. Odisha: The Sukinda Valley in Odisha is known for its substantial deposits of nickel and chromite ores.
• C. Lead-zinc – 3. Rajasthan: Rajasthan, particularly the Zawar and Rampura-Agucha mines, is a major producer of lead-zinc ores in the country.
• D. Asbestos – 4. Andhra Pradesh: Commercial deposits of asbestos are found in the Cuddapah and Nellore regions of Andhra Pradesh.

Incorrect Options

The other options present incorrect pairings of the ores with their primary mining states, deviating from the established geographical distribution of these mineral resources in India.