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?

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Q: (IAS/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?

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Geography

question_exam: 

IAS

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{'major minerals': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'minerals': [1, 0, 2, 6], 'bentonite': [0, 0, 0, 1]}

The correct answer is d. In India, chromite, kyanite, and sillimanite are officially designated as major minerals. Bentonite is classified as a minor mineral.