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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?

  1. A.Only one
  2. B.Only two
  3. C.All the three
  4. D.None
▶ Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: C. All the three

Botswana is one of the world's largest producers of diamonds by value, with significant mining operations. Chile is a leading global producer of lithium, a critical component in batteries, owing to its vast brine deposits. Indonesia holds substantial nickel reserves and is a major global supplier, particularly important for stainless steel and battery manufacturing.

Source: UPSC gs1 2025

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