Ilmenite and rutile, abundantly available in certain coastal tracts of India, are rich sources of which one of the following?

Options

1. Aluminium
2. Copper
3. Iron
4. Titanium

Correct Answer

Titanium

Explanation

Ilmenite and rutile are titanium-bearing minerals found along Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Odisha coasts. They are used in aerospace and pigment industries.

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