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Question 60 · Economy

Q60Economy

Which of the following statements about Rare Earth Elements (REEs) and Critical Minerals is/are correct?

  1. 1.Modern technological innovations including Artificial Intelligence, robotics and space exploration extensively utilise Rare Earth Elements (REEs).
  2. 2.China has the highest share in mining of REEs followed by India.
  3. 3.The Government of India launched the National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM) in 2025 to establish a robust framework for self-reliance in the critical mineral sector.
  4. 4.Rare Earth Elements are a set of 17 metallic elements.
A1 and 3 only
B3 only
C1, 3 and 4
D1, 2 and 4

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