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UPPSC PCS 2023 · Question 142 of 150

With reference to mineral resources, which of the following statement/s is/are correct? 1. Lithium's inferred resources have been found in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir. 2. India is import dependent for many minerals like Lithium, Nickel and Cobalt. Select the correct answer using the code given below. Code:

General Knowledge

  1. AOnly 1
  2. BNeither 1 nor 2
  3. COnly 2
  4. DBoth 1 and 2Correct

Answer: D. Both 1 and 2

Explanation

Geological Survey of India has for the first time established Lithium inferred resources (G3) of 5.9 million tonnes in Salal-Haimana area of Reasi District of Jammu & Kashmir (UT). The discovery of Lithium deposits in India, crucial for the country’s electric vehicle plans, could mitigate risk of dependence on select countries for the raw material, Jefferies said in a note.

Source: edurev.in solved-paper compilation (OSWAAL 15-Years UPPSC Prelims Solved Paper)

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