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Consider the following statements regarding atomic and nuclear mineral resources in India:

1. Jaduguda in Jharkhand was the first commercial uranium mine operationalized in India.
2. Monazite sands occurring along the coastal belts of Kerala are a major source of Thorium.
3. The Khetri region in Rajasthan is India's principal producer and reserve holder of nuclear-grade Uranium.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

  1. 1 and 2 onlyAnswer
  2. B
    2 and 3 only
  3. C
    1 and 3 only
  4. D
    1, 2 and 3

Answer

Statements 1 and 2 are correct. The option stating '1 and 2 only' is the correct answer.
The correct answer identifies that Jaduguda (Jharkhand) is indeed India's pioneer commercial uranium mine, and the placer monazite sands of Kerala hold vast Thorium reserves. The statement claiming Khetri produces nuclear-grade uranium is false because Khetri is famous for copper mining.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Evaluate Statement 1 regarding Jaduguda Uranium Mine
Jaduguda in the Singhbhum thrust belt of Jharkhand commenced operations under Uranium Corporation of India Limited (UCIL) in 1967 as India's first commercial uranium mine. Statement 1 is correct.
Verifying historical and spatial facts of major atomic mineral extraction sites.
2
Evaluate Statement 2 regarding Coastal Monazite Sands
The placer deposits along the Kerala coast (such as in Kollam district) contain significant concentrations of Monazite, which is rich in Thorium and rare earth elements. Statement 2 is correct.
Checking coastal placer mineral distribution in Peninsular India.
3
Evaluate Statement 3 regarding Khetri Region Minerals
Khetri in Jhunjhunu district, Rajasthan, is renowned for its copper deposits managed by Hindustan Copper Limited, not uranium. Major uranium deposits in Rajasthan are located in Rohil (Sikar district) and Umra, while Jaduguda and Tummalapalle remain major reserves nationally. Statement 3 is incorrect.
Identifying misattribution of mineral categories to regional mining belts.

Key Concept

Geographical distribution of nuclear and atomic minerals (Uranium and Thorium) in India
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Mineral and Energy Resources of India

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