Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists : List-I (Mineral) A. Bauxite B. Mica C. Copper D. Zinc List-II (State) 1. Andhra Pradesh 2. Orissa 3. Madhya Pradesh 4. Rajasthan Code: A B C D

The distribution of minerals in India follows distinct regional patterns. Bauxite is primarily produced in Odisha (Orissa), which accounts for over 49% of India's total production, with major deposits in the Kalahandi-Koraput belt [3]. Mica is significantly associated with Andhra Pradesh, particularly the Nellore mica belt and Gudur mines, making it a leading producer. Copper production is dominated by Madhya Pradesh, specifically the Malanjkhand open-cast mines in Balaghat district, which is the largest copper deposit in the country. Zinc is predominantly found in Rajasthan, which holds the country's largest resources at sites like Rampura-Agucha and Zawar [3]. Therefore, the correct matching is A-2 (Bauxite-Orissa), B-1 (Mica-Andhra Pradesh), C-3 (Copper-Madhya Pradesh), and D-4 (Zinc-Rajasthan), corresponding to option 2.

Sources

1. [1] NCERT. (2022). Contemporary India II: Textbook in Geography for Class X (Revised ed.). NCERT. > Chapter 5: Print Culture and the Modern World > Copper > p. 110
2. [3] Geography of India ,Majid Husain, (McGrawHill 9th ed.) > Chapter 7: Resources > Table 7.7 > p. 16