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Consider the following statements:1. Balaghat is known for its diamond mines.2. Majhgawan is known for its manganese deposits.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a1 only
b2 only
cBoth 1 and 2
dNeither 1 nor 2
✓ Correct answer: d) Neither 1 nor 2
ExplanationStatement 1 is incorrect : ​Balaghat (Madhya Pradesh) is not known for diamond mines.It is famous for its copper deposits and manganese reserves.The largest copper mines in India, operated by Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL), are located here.Balaghat is famous for its manganese deposits.Statement 2 is incorrect : ​Majhgawan (Panna, Madhya Pradesh) is not known for manganese.It is famous for its di- amond mines.It is operated by National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC).366

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