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Why is clay being mined from the paddy fields of Kerala?

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To make toys for children

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For recreational use

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To make cement

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To make bricks

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Solution

The correct option is D To make bricks
In some places the clay in the paddy fields are mined and baked in the kilns for making bricks. Natural clay minerals, including kaolin and shale, make up the main body of brick.

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