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Critical Minerals MCQ - Practice Questions with Answers
Solve 4 Critical Minerals questions for RAS/RPSC preparation.
Practice questions
Q1Match List I (Item) with List II (Detail) regarding the NIT Raipur-GMDC MoU and select the correct answer using the codes given below: List I P. NIT Raipur Director who signed the MoU Q. CEO of GMRICS/GMDC who signed the MoU R. Mineral deposit named as a focus area in Gujarat S. Initial validity period of the MoU List II 1. Five years 2. Ambaji Copper-Lead-Zinc deposits 3. Prof. N. V. Ramana Rao 4. Dr. D. K. Sinha
The MoU was signed by Prof. N. V. Ramana Rao, Director NIT Raipur (P-3), and Dr. D. K. Sinha, CEO of GMRICS/GMDC (Q-4). The Ambaji Copper-Lead-Zinc deposits in Gujarat are a named focus area (R-2), and the MoU is valid for an initial period of five years (S-1). Hence P-3, Q-4, R-2, S-1 is correct.
Q2Which set of minerals was specifically mentioned as relevant to the India-EU EV battery recycling call?
The release identifies lithium, graphite and cobalt as critical minerals linked to recovery, mixed chemistry handling, logistics, safety and second-life applications. The other mineral groups are not listed in the EV battery recycling focus areas.
Q3Consider the following statements regarding the MoU signed between NIT Raipur and GMRICS/GMDC: 1. The MoU focuses on geology, mining, mineral exploration and critical minerals research. 2. GMRICS is a research and consultancy body under the Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation (GMDC). 3. The collaboration is aligned with the objectives of the National Education Policy 2020. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
All three statements are correct. The MoU strengthens collaboration in geology, mining, mineral exploration and critical minerals research (1). GMRICS is a research and consultancy body under GMDC (2). The partnership is aligned with the objectives of the National Education Policy 2020 (3). Hence option C (1, 2 and 3) is correct.
Q4Match List I (Critical Mineral) with List II (Primary Application) and select the correct code:\nList I\nA. Lithium\nB. Gallium\nC. Rare Earth Elements\nD. Graphite\nList II\n1. Anode material in lithium ion batteries\n2. Permanent magnets in EV motors and wind turbines\n3. Cathode and electrolyte in EV batteries\n4. Compound semiconductors and LEDs
The correct matching is A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1. Lithium is the cathode and electrolyte core in EV batteries; Gallium is used in compound semiconductors and LEDs notably gallium arsenide and gallium nitride; Rare Earth Elements like neodymium and dysprosium make permanent magnets in EV motors and wind turbines; Graphite is the dominant anode material in lithium ion batteries. These minerals are at the heart of the India UK GSCO launched on 5 June 2026.
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