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Maximum background radiation occurs in

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Chennai beaches
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Mumbai beaches
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Kerala beaches
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Andaman and Nicobar islands
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Solution

The correct option is A Kerala beaches
Kerala beaches are subjected to the highest background radiations due to the presence of thorium-rich monazite sand. It is followed by Chennai beaches due to natural radionuclides.
Hence, the correct answer is 'Kerala beaches'.

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