Consider the following minerals:

Consider the following minerals:

1. Bentonite

2. Chromite

3. Kyanite

4. Sillimanite

In India, which of the above is/are officially designated as major minerals?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 4 only

(d) 2, 3 and 4 only

4. Ans: d

Explanation:

MAJOR MINERALS – Chromite, kyanite, Sillimanite

MINOR MINERALS – Bentonite

List of minerals used in the estimation of Gross Value Added

Hence, option d is correct.

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