Q95.
Which of the following statements about Rare Earth Elements (REEs) and Critical Minerals is/are correct ? Modern including Artificial Intelligence, robotics technological innovations and space exploration extensively utilise Rare Earth Elements (REEs). 2. China has the highest share in mining of REEs followed by India. 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 :
Answer
A
Explanation
Rare earths are important in high-technology uses including permanent magnets, electronics, robotics and space applications. The National Critical Mineral Mission was launched in 2025 to strengthen India's critical-mineral security. Rare earths comprise 17 elements, not 13, and India is not the world's second-largest REE miner after China. Hence 1 and 3 → A.