IAS 2025 — Economic Geography

Consider the following statements about turmeric during the year 2022-23 : 1. India is the largest producer and exporter of turmeric in the world. 2. More than 30 varieties of turmeric are grown in India. 3. Maharashtra, Telangana, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu are major turmeric producing States in India. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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?

Consider the following statements : 1. Statement I : Studies indicate that carbon dioxide emissions from cement industry account for more than 5% of global carbon emissions. 2. Statement II : Silica-bearing clay is mixed with limestone while manufacturing cement. 3. Statement III : Limestone is converted into lime during clinker production for cement manufacturing. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?