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Question : 16 [PSC (Pre) 2016]

Recently, there has been a concern over the short supply of a group of elements called ‘rare Earth metals’. Why?

1. China, which is the largest producer of these elements, has imposed some restrictions on their export.
2. Other than China, Australia, Canada and Chile, these elements are not found in any country.
3. Rare Earth metals are essential for the manufacture of various kinds of electronic items and these is a growing demand for these elements.

a) 1 and 3

b) 1, 2 and 3

c) Only 1

d) 2 and 3

Question : 17 [UPPCS 2004]

Consider the following crops.

1. Coffee
2. Rubber
3. Coconut
4. Spices

a) 3 and 4

b) 1, 2 and 4

c) 1 and 4

d) 1, 2 and 3

Question : 18 [BPSC (Pre) 2015]

Maximum aluminium producing country in the world is

a) Iran

b) China

c) Germany

d) India

Question : 19 [RAS/RTS (Pre) 1993]

The major island, where Eskimos live, is

a) Greenland

b) Iceland

c) New Guinea

d) Hawaii

Question : 20 [IAS (Pre) 1993]

Which one of the following was part of the erstwhile Soviet Union over which Kurdish population is spread?

a) Georgia

b) Turkmenistan

c) Armenia

d) Azerbaijan