Consider the following pairs:
| Country | Resource-rich in |
| 1. Botswana | Diamond |
| 2. Chile | Lithium |
| 3. Indonesia | Nickel |
In how many of the above rows is the given information correctly matched?
- Only one
- Only two
- All the three
- None
Explanation
Row 1 is correct
- Botswana is the biggest producer of diamonds by value and the second biggest by volume behind Russia. Diamonds account for around 80% of Botswana’s exports and a quarter of its GDP, according to the International Monetary Fund.
| World’s Reserves (2021) | World’s Production (2021) | ||
| Country | Reserves | Country | Production |
| Russia | 46% | Russia | 33% |
| Botswana | 22% | Botswana | 17% |
| Congo | 11% | Canada | 14% |
| S. Africa | 9% | DRC | 10% |
| Australia | 2% | Australia | 9% |
Row 2 is correct
- The Lithium Triangle comprises lithium-rich regions near the borders of Argentina, Bolivia, and Chile. The area is thought to hold around 54% of the world’s lithium reserves. Recently, India and Chile held the India-Chile Mining Industry Round Table to discuss enhanced cooperation in the mining sector, focusing on copper, lithium, and other critical minerals.
Row 3 is correct
- Indonesia has become the world’s largest supplier of nickel, accounting for nearly 60% of global output.
