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Rare-earth exploration MCQ - Practice Questions with Answers

Solve 2 Rare-earth exploration questions for RAS/RPSC preparation.

Practice questions

Q1Consider the following statements about Rajasthan’s rare-earth exploration licence: 1. Rajasthan is the first state to operationalise an exploration licence for rare-earth elements. 2. The licence covers 207.63 sq km across Balotra and Jodhpur districts. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A Both 1 and 2

B 1 only

C 2 only

D Neither 1 nor 2

Explanation

Both statements are correct. Rajasthan is the first state to operationalise an exploration licence for rare-earth elements, and the licence covers 207.63 sq km in Balotra and Jodhpur districts.

Q2Assertion (A): Rajasthan is the first state to operationalise an exploration licence for rare-earth elements. Reason (R): The licensed block covers 207.63 sq km across Balotra and Jodhpur districts.

A Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A

B Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A

C A is true, but R is false

D A is false, but R is true

Explanation

Both the assertion and the reason are correct. However, the block’s area and location do not explain Rajasthan’s first-state status, which arises from putting the auctioned exploration-licence block into operation on the ground.

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