Consider the following statements related to India’s Thorium reserves
1. India’s thorium is mostly found in a contiguous belt formed by its eastern coastal areas
2. India has the largest reserve of Thorium.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a) Only 1

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b) Only 2

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c) Both

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d) None

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Solution

The correct option is C c) Both

Answer- c
Explanation : India's thorium is mostly found in a contigous belt formed by its eastern coastal states.2012 reserve estimates:35% (Andhra Pradesh, excluding Telangana)15–20% (Tamil Nadu,Odisha)10–15% (Kerala,West Bengal)0–5% (Bihar).
USGS Estimates Thorium reserves in tonnes (2011)
Country Reserves
India 963,000
United States 440,000
Australia 300,000
Canada 100,000
South Africa 35,000.

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