Kotia cluster, recently seen in news, is a dispute between Andhra Pradesh and which of the following state?
Kotia cluster, recently seen in news, is a dispute between Andhra Pradesh and which of the following state?
A. Kerala
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Telangana
D. Odisha
Explanation:
Andhra Pradesh held panchayat elections in three villages in the Kotia cluster, which is at the centre of a dispute between Andhra Pradesh and Odisha. These villages, with a population of nearly 5,000, are located on a remote hilltop on the inter-state border and are inhabited by Kondh tribals. The region is also rich in mineral resources like gold, platinum, manganese, bauxite, graphite and limestone.