Match List I (Ores) with List II (States where they are mined) and select the correct answer by using the codes given below the lists: List I - List II 1. I. Manganese - A) Madhya Pradesh 2. II. Nickel - B) Orissa 3. III. Lead zinc - C) Rajasthan 4. IV. Asbestos - D) Andhra Pradesh Codes:

1. The task is to match Ores (List I) with the States where they are significantly mined (List II). 2. I. Manganese: Major reserves and production occur in Madhya Pradesh and Orissa. Matching with A (Madhya Pradesh) is correct. 3. II. Nickel: India has limited Nickel resources, primarily found in Orissa (Sukinda valley). Matching with B (Orissa) is correct. 4. III. Lead zinc: Significant deposits and mining operations for Lead and zinc are concentrated in Rajasthan (e.g., Zawar mines). Matching with C (Rajasthan) is correct. 5. IV. Asbestos: Deposits are found in Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh. Matching with D (Andhra Pradesh) is correct. 6. The correct matching is I-A, II-B, III-C, IV-D.