Worldwide, which percent of the phosphate rock mined is used to manufacture phosphate fertilizers?
A. More than 71%
B. More than 74%
C. More than 78%
D. More than 85%
Explanation:
India to explore indigenous deposits of phosphatic rock, a step towards becoming AatmaNirbhar in fertilizer production. Phosphate rock deposits can be sedimentary or igneous and are mined from sedimentary deposits formed by the deposition of phosphate-rich materials in marine environments. Worldwide, more than 85% of the phosphate rock mined is used to manufacture phosphate fertilizers.