Previous year MCQs

UPPSC 2012 GS-1 World Geography
Question

Which of the following countries is the largest producer of diamond?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: Russia

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Russia”.
Russia has the largest and richest resource for Dimond. They are the largest producer and exporter of crude diamonds.

Russia > Botswana > Canada > DR Congo > South Africa

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