Correct Answer:
(C)
Copper
Japan is almost self-reliant in terms of copper. Japan produces more copper than it consumes whereas, it is not self-reliant in Bauxite, Iron ore and mineral oil.
Ques:
37
Arrange the following countries in their descending order of Gold production. Choose the correct answer using the code given below :
(i) Australia (ii) China
(iii) Ruusia (iv) Canada
Code :
Correct Answer:
(D)
(ii) (iii) (i) (iv)
Largest producer of Gold in the year 2024 was China producing 380 metric tonnes Russia occupies the second position with an output of 310 MT followed by Australia – 290 MT and Canada – 200 MT.
Ques:
38
Asia's biggest gold market is :
Correct Answer:
(B)
Beijing, China
According to the World Gold Council's Report (2024), China has pushed India back to become Asia's biggest gold market. 1st China (612.5 metric tons), 2nd India (463.1 metric tons). Beijing is the biggest gold market in Asia.
Ques:
39
The largest producer of Silver in the world is:
Correct Answer:
(C)
Mexico
(Country) ( Mine production in metric tonnes )
Mexico – 6400 MT
China – 3400 MT
Peru – 3100 MT
Chile – 1400 MT
Poland – 1300 MT
Ques:
40
Which one of the following does not contain silver ?
Correct Answer:
(B)
German Silver
German silver is also known as Nickel silver, Maillechort, New silver, Alpacca, etc. It is a copper alloy with nickel and often zinc. The usual formulation is 60% copper, 20% nickel and 20% zinc. It is named for its silvery appearance but it contains no silver element.