Q. Consider the following pairs:
Mineral regions Countries
1.Pilbera regionAustralia
2.Kursk regionRussia
3.Lorraine regionGermany
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation: Pairs 1 and 2 are matched correctly
Pair 1 is matched correctly: The Pilbara is a large, arid, and sparsely populated region in the northern part of Western Australia. It’s known for its extensive mineral deposits, particularly iron ore.
Pair 2 is matched correctly: The Kursk region in Russia is famous for its vast iron ore deposits, particularly within the Kursk Magnetic Anomaly, one of the world’s largest iron ore deposits. The region is also known for its rich reserves of other minerals like rare earths and base metals.
Pair 3 is matched incorrectly: The Lorraine iron ore basin, located in northeastern France near the border with Luxembourg, is a significant iron ore deposit region.
