General Studies Question 58
Question: Recently, there has been a concern over the short supply of a group of elements called ‘rare earth metals’. Why?
- China, which is the largest producer of these elements, has imposed some restrictions on their export, Other than China, Australia, Canada and Chile, these elements are not found in any other country.
- Rare earth metals are essential for the manufacture of various kinds of electronic items and there is a growing demand for these elements. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Options:
A) Only one
B) 2 and 3
C) 1 and 3.
D) All of these are correct.
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
Exp. [c] India is the second largest producer of rare earth metals after China. There is a growing demand for these metals and recently China imposed restrictions on their export to fulfill its domestic needs.
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