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Q · MineralsMedium · 45s
Which of the following are strategic minerals? Uranium Thorium Lithium Mica
TopicMinerals
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Strategic minerals include radioactive (U, Th) and energy storage minerals like lithium. Mica is not strategic.
Final Answer: Option A — 1, 2 and 3 only