Mineralogy (Indian Geography)

11. Which of the following states produces Uranium? [C.P.O. S.I. 4.06.2016 (Shift-1)]

1. (a) Kerala
2. (b) Karnataka
3. (c) Rajasthan
4. (d) Andhra Pradesh

Correct Answer: (d) Andhra Pradesh
Note:
The uranium reserves in India are located in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Meghalaya and Rajasthan. In 2012, uranium mining operations were started by Uranium Corporation of India Ltd in Andhra Pradesh from India's largest mine Tummalapalle Rachakuntapally.