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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?
- A.Only one
- B.Only two
- C.All the three
- 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