Consider the following statements:
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Both statement 1 and statement 2 are factually incorrect. Therefore, option (d) is the correct answer.
Statement 1: Balaghat district, located in Madhya Pradesh, is a significant producer of manganese ore in India. It is not known for diamond mines. The region is a prominent part of the country's manganese belt, with operations by Manganese Ore India Ltd (MOIL).
Statement 2: Majhgawan, situated in the Panna district of Madhya Pradesh, is renowned for its diamond mines. It hosts India's only active diamond mine, operated by the National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC). It does not possess significant commercial manganese deposits.