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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UPSC CSE Prelims 2025

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?

EXPLANATION

Correct Option (C)

All the three

Explanation

All three pairs presented in the question are correctly matched:

I. Botswana - Diamond: Botswana is a prominent global producer of diamonds. This resource plays a crucial role in the nation's economy, contributing significantly to its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and export revenues.
II. Chile - Lithium: Chile is a major global producer of lithium, a vital mineral for the manufacturing of electric vehicle batteries and renewable energy storage systems. It is a key country within the 'Lithium Triangle' region of South America, alongside Bolivia and Argentina.
III. Indonesia - Nickel: Indonesia holds the world's largest nickel reserves and is the leading global producer of nickel. This resource is essential for various industries, including stainless steel production and electric vehicle battery components.

Incorrect Options

Options (A) Only one, (B) Only two, and (D) None are incorrect because all three country-resource pairs provided in the question are factually accurate. Therefore, the correct assessment is that all three rows are correctly matched.

SOURCENCERT Class 12 Geography Chapter 7: Mineral and Energy Resources