One of the leading producer of asbestos in the world is

(A) Australia
(B) Russia
(C) Canada
(D) Armenia

Correct Answer : Russia
Question Asked : SSC CGL Tier-I (CBE) Exam 2016
Explanation : As per the statistics for world mine production of asbestos from 2010 to 2015, Russia is the world’s largest producer of asbestos, with an annual production of around 1.1 million metric tons. Russia’s share in the global production is about 55%. China, Brazil, Kazakhstan and Canada come next.
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