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Prelims 2023 · Geography · Question 37

About three-fourths of world's cobalt, a metal required for the manufacture of batteries for electric motor vehicles, is produced by

  1. Argentina
  2. Botswana
  3. The Democratic Republic of the Congo
  4. Kazakhstan

Answer

The Democratic Republic of the Congo

  • (a) Argentina: Argentina is important for lithium, not cobalt. It is not the source of about three-fourths of world cobalt production. Verdict: Incorrect.
  • (b) Botswana: Botswana is known more for diamonds and some base metals; it is not the dominant global cobalt producer. Verdict: Incorrect.
  • (c) The Democratic Republic of the Congo: The DRC accounts for roughly 70% or more of global cobalt mine production, often described as about three-fourths. Verdict: Correct.
  • (d) Kazakhstan: Kazakhstan is known for uranium and other minerals, but not as the leading cobalt producer. Verdict: Incorrect.
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