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UPSC 2006: Which of the following substances are found in the beach sands of many parts of Kerala? 1. Ilmenite 2. Zircon 3. Sillimanite 4. Tungsten Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a)1, 2, 3 and 4
(b)1, 2 and 3 only
(c)3 and 4 only
(d)1 and 2 only
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (b) 1, 2 and 3 only
Kerala’s Chavara and adjoining coasts contain heavy-mineral ‘black sands’ rich in ilmenite, zircon and sillimanite (along with rutile, garnet and monazite). Tungsten, however, is not part of these placer deposits. Therefore statements 1, 2 and 3 are correct, while 4 is incorrect. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vellanathuruthu?utm_source=openai))
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