Which country is the leading producer of "Ilmenite" ?
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INDIA
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ENGLAND
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BANGLADESH
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RUSSIA
A
Correct answer
Explanation
India is the world's leading producer of ilmenite, a titanium-iron oxide mineral found in beach sand deposits. India's ilmenite production comes primarily from the coastal sands of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Odisha. Ilmenite is a key source of titanium dioxide pigment and titanium metal.