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What is the use of manganese? Name the largest manganese-ore producing state of India. (CBSE 2012)

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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