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Monazite ore is found in the sands of which of the following states of India?

AOdisha

BRajasthan

CPunjab

DKerala

Answer:

D. Kerala

Read Explanation:

  • Monazite ore, a source of rare earth elements and thorium, is primarily found in the sands of Kerala along the Malabar Coast.

  • Monazite is a rare earth mineral that contains thorium, uranium, and other rare earth elements.

  • It is primarily found in the form of beach sands, known as monazite sands.

  • In India, monazite sands are predominantly located in the coastal regions, especially in the state of Kerala.


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