In the world, India is one of the major producers of which one of the following minerals ?

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Q: 39 (IES/2007)
In the world, India is one of the major producers of which one of the following minerals ?
Consider the following minerals: 1. Bentonite 2. Chromite 3. Kyanite 4. Sillimanite Q. In India, which of the above is/are officially designated as major minerals? (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 4 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 2, 3 and 4 only

question_subject: 

Geography

question_exam: 

IES

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0,31,74,44,14,31,16

keywords: 

{'minerals': [1, 0, 2, 6], 'copper': [1, 0, 1, 1], 'zinc': [1, 0, 0, 2], 'india': [8, 1, 7, 13], 'major producers': [0, 0, 1, 0], 'lead': [7, 1, 11, 11], 'chromium': [2, 1, 9, 1]}

India is a major producer of chromium. Chromium is a metallic element that is commonly used in the production of stainless steel, alloy steels, and non-ferrous alloys. It is also an essential element for various industrial processes such as electroplating, tanning, and pigment production.

Option 1: Copper - India is not known for being a major producer of copper. Although it does produce some copper, it is not one of the leading producers.

Option 2: Lead - India is also not a major producer of lead. While there is some lead production in the country, it is not significant enough to be considered a major producer.

Option 4: Zinc - Again, India is not one of the major producers of zinc. It does produce some zinc, but it is not considered a significant player in the global zinc market.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 3: Chromium. India is known for its significant production of chromium, which makes it one of the major producers of this mineral in the world.