Which valuable heavy mineral sands are deposited along the coastal belt and coastal islands of Bangladesh, holding industrial potential?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. zircon, rutile, ilmenite and monazite
- Step 1: Banglapedia says beach sand deposits have been identified in the coastal belt and coastal islands of Bangladesh. Answer: zircon, rutile, ilmenite and monazite. Why not the others: Bauxite, chromite and gypsum, Gold, silver and platinum sands and Feldspar, quartz and fluorite don't fit.
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