Which of the following substances are found in the beach sands of many parts of Kerala? I. > Ilmenite II. > Zircon III. > Sillimanite IV. > Tungsten Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

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Q: 4 (IAS/2006)
Which of the following substances are found in the beach sands of many parts of Kerala?
I. Ilmenite
II. Zircon
III. Sillimanite
IV. Tungsten
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

question_subject: 

Geography

question_exam: 

IAS

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{'substances': [0, 0, 1, 1], 'beach sands': [0, 0, 1, 0], 'sillimanite': [0, 0, 1, 0], 'kerala': [7, 2, 0, 3], 'tungsten': [0, 0, 0, 2], 'ilmenite': [0, 0, 1, 0], 'zircon': [0, 0, 2, 0]}

The beach sands of Kerala are rich in multiple minerals. Let`s discuss each option:

I. Ilmenite: This is a black iron-titanium oxide mineral found in the beach sands, therefore it is correct.

II. Zircon: This is a widely distributed mineral and is also known to be found in Kerala`s beach sands, which makes this option correct too.

III. Sillimanite: It is also a mineral primarily found in metamorphic rocks, and is available in the sands of Kerala`s beaches, making this also a correct choice.

IV. Tungsten: This is mostly found in underground locations and is not a typical component of beach sands. Therefore, this is not correct.

So, the substances found in the beach sands of many parts of Kerala are Ilmenite, Zircon, and Sillimanite. Hence, the correct answer is option 2.

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