Question

What is Manganese in Geography CH. 5 Class 10

Answer 1

Manganese is not found as a free element in nature.
It is often found in combination with iron.
The most important manganese ore is pyrolusite.
Manganese is primarily used in iron and steel industry.
It is the basic raw material for manufacturing steel alloys.
6 kilograms of manganese ore is required for manufacturing one tonne of steel.
It is also used in the manufacturing of bleaching powder, insecticides, paints, and batteries.

Answer 2

Here's is pie chart of Production of Manganese showing statewise share in percent, 2009-10


Manganese is mainly used in the manufacturing of Steel and Ferro-Manganese alloy. Nearly 10kg of manganese is required to manufacture One tonne of steel. It is also used in manufacturing bleaching powder, insecticides and paints.
ODISHA is the largest producer of Manganese ores in India. It accounted for one-third of the country's total production in 2000-01


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