Three-fourths of world's cobalt production — which country
Question
About three-fourths of world's cobalt, a metal required for the manufacture of batteries for electric motor vehicles, is produced by
Options
Argentina
Botswana
the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Kazakhstan
Explanation
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is the undisputed global giant in cobalt production, accounting for roughly 70-75% of the world's supply. This critical mineral is primarily mined in the Katanga region and is essential for the lithium-ion batteries powering modern electric vehicles.
Answer: (c).
Question details
Year
2023
Paper
GS Paper 1
Question
Q7
Subject
Geography
Sub-topic
World Economic & Political Geography
Type
Factual single
Difficulty
Medium
Nature
Current-affairs-linked
Source hint
USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries / EV Battery Cobalt Supply 2022
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