Ilmenite, which is widely distributed along the Indian coastline, is a mineral of
Detailed Explanation:
Ilmenite (FeTiO₃) is a black iron-titanium oxide mineral, serving as the primary ore for titanium extraction. It is widely distributed along Indian coastlines, particularly in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Odisha beach sands.
Tungsten is extracted from wolframite, gallium from bauxite, and tin from cassiterite—none are ilmenite sources.
Therefore, ilmenite is a titanium mineral, making Option 2 the correct answer.
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