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Q. Which of the following caused radioactive pollution along the coast of Kerala?
Answer: Thorium
Notes: Thorium-rich monazite sand deposits on the Kerala coast has been responsible for natural radioactive contamination. It has been pronounced on the south-west coastal line of the state. The region has been found to have elevated levels of background radioactivity due to high abundance of thorium.

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