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      Question

      India recently signed a 15-year contract with the

      International Seabed Authority (ISA) to explore which mineral resources in the Carlsberg Ridge? 
      A Rare earth elements Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B Polymetallic nodules Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C Polymetallic sulphides Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D Natural gas hydrates Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      E Lithium reserves Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      India signed a contract with the International Seabed Authority (ISA) for exclusive rights to explore Polymetallic Sulphides (PMS) in the Carlsberg Ridge, Indian Ocean. PMS contain valuable metals like copper, zinc, silver, gold, and platinum. India now holds two PMS contracts, giving it the largest exploration area in the international seabed 

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