Question

UPSC Prelims 2023 Question:

About three-fourths of the world's cobalt, a metal required for the manufacture of batteries for electric motor vehicles, is produced by

1. Argentina
2. Botswana
3. the Democratic Republic of the Congo
4. Kazakhstan

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 3: the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Detailed Solution

Explanation:

About three-fourths of the world's cobalt, a metal required for the manufacture of batteries for electric motor vehicles, is produced by the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is a major global producer of cobalt and has significant cobalt reserves, making it a critical player in the supply chain for electric vehicle batteries.

Therefore, option (3) is the correct answer.

Subject: Geography | Mineral Resources

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