Which of the following Indian states is not known to have significant uranium and thorium deposits?
A
Jharkhand
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B
Maharashtra
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C
Kerala
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D
Rajasthan
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Solution
The correct option is B Maharashtra Uranium and Thorium are used for production of nuclear energy. Their deposits are found in Jharkhand and the Aravalli ranges of Rajasthan. Monazite sands of Kerala are also rich in Thorium.