Which of the following statements is/are true?

1.The world's largest producer of rare-earth metals, used mainly in the electronics industry, is China.

2.Taiwan makes about 65% of the world's semiconductors and almost 90% of the advanced chips.

3.Afghanistan has an estimated 1.4 million tonnes of rare-earth minerals, including lithium and uranium.

A1 only

B2 only

C3 only

DAll of the above ✓ Correct

Correct answer: (D) All of the above

Explanation

All three statements about strategic minerals and chips are correct.

Statement 1 is correct: China is the world's largest producer of rare-earth metals used in electronics.

Statement 2 is correct: Taiwan makes about 65% of semiconductors and nearly 90% of advanced chips.

Statement 3 is correct: Afghanistan holds an estimated 1.4 million tonnes of rare-earth minerals with lithium and uranium.

Rare-earth metals are vital for magnets, batteries and defence electronics.

Control of chip and mineral supply chains has become a major geopolitical concern.

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