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2023

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In which state were lithium reserves discovered that can meet 80% of India’s demand?
A
Rajasthan
B
Kerala
C
Assam
D
Odisha
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Lithium reserves were discovered on Revant hill in Degana in Rajasthan’s Nagaur district during a survey conducted by the Geological Survey of India (GSI). It is believed that these reserves can meet 80% of the country’s demand.

Detailed explanation-2: -For the first time, lithium reserves were found in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi in February this year. Lithium reserves found in Rajasthan. After Jammu and Kashmir, lithium reserves have been traced in Rajasthan’s Degana, according to media reports citing state government officials.

Detailed explanation-3: -From this point of view, getting immense reserves of Lithium in Rajasthan is extremely beneficial not only for the state but also for the country’s economy. The world’s largest Lithium reserves of 21 million tonnes are currently in the country of Bolivia.

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