UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 41
Consider the following pairs:
| Country | Resource-rich in |
|---|---|
| I. Botswana | Diamond |
| II. Chile | Lithium |
| III. Indonesia | Nickel |
In how many of the above rows is the given information correctly matched?
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Correct answer: C
Correct Option: C (All the three)
Explanation: Botswana has major diamond deposits, Chile is rich in lithium resources in its salt flats, and Indonesia has extensive nickel ores. Every country–mineral combination is valid.
Statement / Pair / Item-wise Analysis:
I: Correct-Botswana is a major diamond producer.
II: Correct-Chile has substantial lithium brine resources.
III: Correct-Indonesia is a leading nickel producer.
Option-wise Analysis:
A. Incorrect-'Only one' understates the verified count of 3.
B. Incorrect-'Only two' understates the verified count of 3.
C. Correct-this matches the facts and the item-wise assessment above.
D. Incorrect-'None' understates the verified count of 3.