Q. Consider the following statements:
  1. The common salt, magnesium and bromine are largely derived from ocean waters.
  2. The ocean beds lack manganese nodules.
Which of the above is / are correct?

Answer: Only 1
Notes: The ocean waters contain vast quantities of minerals, but most of these are too widely diffused to be of economic significance. However, common salt, magnesium and bromine are largely derived from ocean waters. The ocean beds, too, are rich in manganese nodules.
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