Q1. Given below are two statements: Statement (I): Phosphate rock is mostly used in the manufacture of superphosphate, which is utilised as a nutrient for crops, fruits and flowers. Statement (II): Phosphate rock has been located at Maton, Karbaria-ka-Gurha, Kanpur, Dakan Kotra and Neemach Hill, all in the Aravalli formation of the Pre-Cambrian age near Udaipur and Jaisalmer. In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.
Explanation
Phosphate rock is an important raw material for phosphatic fertilisers, especially superphosphate. Superphosphate supplies phosphorus, a major plant nutrient used for crops, fruits and flowers, so the first statement is correct. Rajasthan has phosphate-rock occurrences in the Udaipur belt, including Maton, Karbaria-ka-Gurha, Kanpur, Dakan Kotra and Neemach Hill, associated with old Aravalli formations; the printed statement also includes the Jaisalmer reference as part of the same factual claim. Therefore, the statement saying both are correct matches the official key. The choices rejecting either one or both statements do not fit the keyed facts.