2025Pairs/Matching (How Many Style)Global Demographics & Resources
Consider the following pairs:
Country : Resource-rich in
I. Botswana : Diamond
II. Chile : Lithium
III. Indonesia : Nickel
In how many of the above rows is the given information correctly matched?
A.Only one
B.Only two
C.All the three
D.None of the above
Explanation: * Row I is correctly matched: Botswana is home to prominent gem mines and stands as one of the world's largest producers of diamonds. * Row II is correctly matched: Chile is situated within South America's 'Lithium Triangle' and ranks as the world's second-biggest producer of lithium. * Row III is correctly matched: Indonesia holds the world's largest proven nickel reserves, accounting for nearly 30% of the global supply. * Therefore, all three rows are correctly matched.
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2024Current AffairsMulti-statement (Traditional Style)Global Demographics & Resources
Consider the following countries:
1. Italy
2. Japan
3. Nigeria
4. South Korea
5. South Africa
Which of the above countries are frequently mentioned in the media for their low birth rates, or ageing population or declining population?
A.1, 2 and 4
B.1, 3 and 5
C.2 and 4 only
D.3 and 5 only
Explanation: * Item 1 is included: Italy is known for its rapidly aging population, where over 23% of the demographic was older than 65 in 2019, with models predicting its population could halve by 2100. * Item 2 is included: Japan holds the world's oldest population average and faces sharp population declines from its historical peak. * Item 3 is not included: Contrary to aging trends, Nigeria has a soaring birth rate and is projected to hold one of the world's largest working-age populations by 2100. * Item 4 is included: South Korea faces a severe demographic crisis with a plunging fertility rate that hit a record low of 0.68 in 2024, threatening its welfare stability. * Item 5 is not included: South Africa does not rank among the global frontrunners frequently highlighted for structural population halving or extreme sub-replacement drops. * Therefore, countries 1, 2, and 4 are correct.
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