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UPSC 2020: Consider the following minerals: 1. Bentonite 2. Chromite 3. Kyanite 4. Sillimanite In India, which of the above is/are officially designated as major minerals?
(a)1 and 2 only
(b)4 only
(c)1 and 3 only
(d)2, 3 and 4 only
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (d) 2, 3 and 4 only
Under the Mines & Minerals (Development & Regulation) Act, minerals that are NOT notified as ‘minor’ are treated as ‘major’. Chromite, kyanite and sillimanite are listed major minerals, whereas bentonite (a clay) has been notified as a minor mineral. Hence only 2, 3 and 4 qualify, making option (d) correct. ([vajiramandravi.com](https://vajiramandravi.com/upsc-exam/consider-the-following-minerals/?utm_source=openai))
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