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What is the use of manganese? Name the largest manganese-ore producing state of India.

Manganese is used to manufacture:

1. Steel


2. Ferro-manganese alloy


3. Bleaching powder


4. Insecticides


5. Paint


The largest manganese-ore producing state is Orissa.


Note:


Manganese is essential in manufacturing steel. Nearly 10 Kg is used for manufacturing one tonne of steel. In 2000-01, Orissa contributed to one-third of the production of manganese in India.


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