Geography PYQ 256 of 587 · Mineral Resources · Miscellaneous : Minerals

Which State in India is the leading producer of Thorium?

  1. AKerala
  2. BBihar
  3. CJharkhand
  4. DMadhya Pradesh
  5. ENone of the above/More than one of the above

67th B.P.S.C. (Re-Exam) (Pre) 2022

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Correct answer: (a) Kerala

Explanation

Among the given options, Kerala is the leading state with respect to thorium. Monazite is the principal source of thorium. IREL (India) Limited separates thorium through chemical processing of monazite at its plant located at Udyogamandal (Aluva) in Ernakulam district.

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