{"id":72100,"date":"2024-04-20T11:21:32","date_gmt":"2024-04-20T11:21:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=72100"},"modified":"2024-04-20T11:21:32","modified_gmt":"2024-04-20T11:21:32","slug":"the-mineral-sands-industry-in-kerala-is-primarily-located-in","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/the-mineral-sands-industry-in-kerala-is-primarily-located-in\/","title":{"rendered":"The mineral sands industry in Kerala is primarily located in:"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;Kozhikode&#8221; option2=&#8221;Kollam&#8221; option3=&#8221;Kasaragod&#8221; option4=&#8221;Palakkad Answer: b&#8221; correct=&#8221;option2&#8243;]<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The correct answer is: b) Kollam.<\/p>\n<p>The mineral sands industry in Kerala is primarily located in Kollam district. The district is home to several mineral sand mines, including the Kollam beach sand mine, the Karunagappally beach sand mine, and the Punalur beach sand mine. These mines produce a variety of mineral sands, including ilmenite, rutile, and zircon.<\/p>\n<p>Ilmenite is a black mineral that is used to produce titanium dioxide, a white pigment that is used in a variety of products, including paints, plastics, and paper. Rutile is a reddish-brown mineral that is used to produce titanium metal, which is used in a variety of applications, including aerospace, automotive, and construction. Zircon is a brown or black mineral that is used in a variety of applications, including jewelry, ceramics, and refractories.<\/p>\n<p>The mineral sands industry in Kerala is an important part of the state&#8217;s economy. 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