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The largest producer of world’s mica is
Options:
A .  U.K.
B .  China
C .  U.S.A.
D .  India
Answer: Option B
Answer: (b)
Scrap and flake mica is produced all over the world. In 2010, the major producers were
Russia (100,000 tonnes),
Finland (68,000 tonnes),
United States (53,000 tonnes),
South Korea (50,000 tonnes),
France (20,000 tonnes) and
Canada (15,000 tonnes).
The total production was 350,000 t, although no reliable data were available for China. Most sheet mica was produced in India (3,500 t) and Russia (1,500 tonnes).
India happens to be the largest producer of mica blocks in the world. India produces about 90 per cent of the world’s mica. India accounts for 60 per cent of mica embarking on international trade.

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