Consider the following statements:1.Argentina, Bolivia, and Chile are known as the Lithium Triangle. 2.Hard rock lithium, typically found in the Eastern hemisphere, requires much more water and electricity to mine and process than the lithium produced from brine.3.According to the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, only Indian nationals or firms whose members are Indian nationals are eligible for prospecting licences or mining leases.Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q. Consider the following statements:
1.Argentina, Bolivia, and Chile are known as the Lithium Triangle.
2.Hard rock lithium, typically found in the Eastern hemisphere, requires much more water and electricity to mine and process than the lithium produced from brine.
3.According to the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, only Indian nationals or firms whose members are Indian nationals are eligible for prospecting licences or mining leases.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: D

Notes:

Explanation –

Statements 1, 2 and 3 are correct. Argentina, Bolivia, and Chile are known as the Lithium Triangle. Hard rock lithium, typically found in the Eastern hemisphere, requires much more water and electricity to mine and process than the lithium produced from brine. According to the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, only Indian nationals or firms whose members are Indian nationals are eligible for prospecting licences or mining leases.

Source: ORF

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