Mineralogy (Indian Geography)

16. The beach sands of Kerala are rich in- [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-1) 2.09.2016 (Shift-1)]

1. (a) Calcium
2. (b) Radium
3. (c) Thorium
4. (d) Manganese

Correct Answer: (c) Thorium
Note:
Monazite is found in abundant quantity in the sand on the sea coast of Kerala. Monazite consists of Thorium, Uranium, Cerium, Lanthanum, etc. India has vast reserves of Thorium deposits.