Ilmenite and rutile, abundantly available in certain coastal tracts of India, are rich sources of which one of the following?
- AAluminium
- BCopper
- CIron
- DTitaniumCorrect
Explanation
Ilmenite (FeTiO3) and rutile (TiO2) are the two most economically important minerals that are primary sources of titanium. These minerals are typically found in heavy mineral sand deposits, which are abundant along certain coastal tracts of India, particularly in states like Kerala, Odisha, and Tamil Nadu. Titanium is a strong, lightweight, corrosion-resistant metal used in various industries, including aerospace, medical implants, and pigments.
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