A
2,1,3,4
B
1,2,3,4
C
3,2,1,4
D
2,3,4,1
Solution:
The highest to low production manganese-producing states would be Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh. Minerals can be classified into metallic, non-metallic, and energy minerals. Minerals containing metals are called metallic minerals. Manganese is a metallic mineral used for manufacturing steel and ferromanganese alloys. About 10 kg of manganese is used to manufacture 1 tonne of steel. Insecticides, bleaching powder, and paints are manufactured using manganese. Manganese is also used in batteries. In India, Madhya Pradesh had the largest share of manganese at 33% in 2018–2019. Then, Odisha at 16%, Karnataka at 13%, and Andhra Pradesh at 3.7%. India has the second largest manganese ore reserve after Zimbabwe.
