Write a short note on lead.

1.	Write a short note on lead.
Answer» Lead is obtained from its ore called galena. It is soft but heavy in weight. It is used to make alloys, electric wires, colour, weapons, glass, rubber and storage battery. India produces lead in quite a large quantity. Even then, India is unable to meet our demands. Hence, India imports lead. Producing regions: Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu are major producers of lead. Lead is also found in West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, Maharashtra, Meghalaya and Sikkim.

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Lead is obtained from its ore called galena. It is soft but heavy in weight. It is used to make alloys, electric wires, colour, weapons, glass, rubber and storage battery. India produces lead in quite a large quantity. Even then, India is unable to meet our demands. Hence, India imports lead.

Producing regions: Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu are major producers of lead. Lead is also found in West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, Maharashtra, Meghalaya and Sikkim.

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