Indian mineral resources: Which ore is found in abundance in India compared to the other options listed? Consider well-known placer deposits and strategic reserves in India. Choose the correct option.

Difficulty: Easy

Monazite
Fluorspar
Bauxite
Magnetite

Correct Answer: Monazite

Explanation:

Concept/Approach
India has notable monazite (thorium-bearing) placer deposits, especially along the Kerala coast, widely cited in GK as an ore found in abundance in India relative to the other options.

Note
While India also has large bauxite resources, the classic single-answer GK key favors Monazite.

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