Which of the following minerals are found in placer deposits? 1. Gold 2. Tin 3. Platinum Select the correct option from below given codes: |ForumIAS

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[A] Only one

[B] Only two

[C] Only three

[D] None

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation: Certain minerals may occur as alluvial deposits in sands of valley floors and the base of hills.

These deposits are called ‘placer deposits’ and generally contain minerals, which are not corroded by water.
Gold, silver, tin and platinum are the most important of such minerals.

Source: NCERT