Q. Which of the following statements with regard to the Lithium Triangle is/are correct?
1.The Lithium Triangle encompasses the Andean salt flat regions spanning the borders of Argentina, Bolivia, and Chile.
2.The region is estimated to hold over 50% of the world’s total identified lithium brine reserves.
3.The Indian Navy has prioritized securing lithium reserves in this region primarily to fuel coal-based thermal power stations across coastal India.
Select the answer using the code given below:
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct: The Lithium Triangle includes major salt pans such as Salar de Uyuni (Bolivia), Salar de Atacama (Chile), and Salar del Hombre Muerto (Argentina).
- Statement 2 is correct: Geographic estimates indicate that this concentrated tri-national area holds roughly 54% to 60% of known global lithium resources.
