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GS Paper IUPSC Prelims 2023
Human & Political Geography
Question No. 115Interactive Test Mode
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Q115. Ilmenite and rutile, abundantly available in certain coastal tracts of India, are rich sources of which one of the following?

Ilmenite and rutile, abundantly available in certain coastal tracts of India, are rich sources of which one of the following?

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Correct Answer: Option (D) — Titanium

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Ilmenite (FeTiO3) and rutile (TiO2) are prominent beach placer heavy minerals found along the coastal sands of Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala, serving as the principal commercial ores of titanium.

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Recall major terrestrial ores vs beach placers: Aluminium comes from bauxite, copper from sulfides like chalcopyrite, and iron from banded iron formations (hematite/magnetite). Placer sands uniquely yield titanium minerals like rutile and ilmenite.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2023 (Q115)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicGeography → Human & Political Geography
Official Answer KeyOption (D) — Titanium

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2023 Q115

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2023 GS Paper I Question 115 (Geography)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2023 Geography (Human & Political Geography) question is Option (D): "Titanium". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2023 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Geography" and micro-topic "Human & Political Geography". You can explore all repeated questions from Human & Political Geography in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

How can I solve this Human & Political Geography UPSC Prelims question using option elimination?

Recall major terrestrial ores vs beach placers: Aluminium comes from bauxite, copper from sulfides like chalcopyrite, and iron from banded iron formations (hematite/magnetite). Placer sands uniquely yield titanium minerals like rutile and ilmenite.

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