Q. Consider the following statements:
1.Mongolia is an island nation in the Pacific Ocean.
2.Mongolia is rich in deposits of copper and coking coal.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanations –
Statement 1 is incorrect. Mongolia is a landlocked country located in East Asia, bordered by Russia to the north and China to the south.
Statement 2 is correct. Mongolia is known for its abundant mineral resources, including significant deposits of copper and coking coal, which are critical for industries like steelmaking. The country has some of the world’s largest reserves of coking coal and copper, making mining a key contributor to its economy.
Source: The Hindu
