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Q. The first Alumina plant in India is situated at

A
Sirpur (Andhra Pradesh)
B
Kiriburu (Jharkhand
C
Ratnagiri (Maharashtra)
D
Korba (Madhya Pradesh)

Correct Answer

Korba (Madhya Pradesh)

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