Consider the following statements: 1. Bauxite deposits are formed by the decomposition of a wide variety of rocks rich in aluminum silicates. 2. Madhya Pradesh is the largest bauxite producing state in India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation: Bauxite deposits are formed by the decomposition of a wide variety of rocks rich in aluminium silicates.

India’s bauxite deposits are mainly found in the Amarkantak plateau, Maikal hills and the plateau region of Bilaspur-Katni.

Source: NCERT