Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Current Affairs

Topic

National: 2023

Question:

Lithium reserves have been found for the first time in India (Feb 2023) in which of the following states/Union Territory?

Options:

Bihar

Rajasthan

Karnataka

Jammu and Kashmir

Correct Answer:

Jammu and Kashmir

Explanation:

The Indian Government on Feb 9, 2023decalred that 5.9 million tonnes of lithium reserves have been found for the first time in the country in Jammu and Kashmir in the Salal-Haimana area of the Reasi district. Lithium is a non-ferrous metal and is one of the key components in EV batteries.