Q1. Match 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
Explanation
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.