67th B.P.S.C. (Re-Exam) (Pre) 2022
Which State in India is the leading producer of Thorium?
aKerala✓ Correct
bBihar
cJharkhand
dMadhya Pradesh
eNone of the above/More than one of the above
Explanation
Among the given options, Kerala is the leading state with respect to thorium. Monazite is the principal source of thorium. IREL (India) Limited separates thorium through chemical processing of monazite at its plant located at Udyogamandal (Aluva) in Ernakulam district. ## Page 44
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