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UPSC Civil ServicesPrelims2026General Studies Paper I
Question
QQ95. Which of the following statements about Rare Earth Elements (REEs) and Critical Minerals is/are correct ? 1. Modern technological innovations including Artificial Intelligence, robotics and space exploration extensively utilise Rare Earth Elements (REEs). 2. China has the highest share in mining of REEs followed by India. 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. Rare Earth Elements are a set of 13 metallic elements. Select the answer using the code given below :
Options
- A 1 and 3 only
- B 3 only
- C 1, 3 and 4
- D 1, 2 and 4
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Correct Answer
A 1 and 3 only
Model Answer
Answer: option A, as per UPSC's provisional answer key of 27 May 2026 (Series A). UPSC publishes the final key after the exam's final result.