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UPSC Prelims 2009 · World Geography · Countries, Rivers and Resources
Which among the following has the world's largest reserves of Uranium?
- (a) Australia
- (b) Canada
- (c) Russian Federation
- (d) USA
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: (a) Australia
Australia has the world’s largest known uranium reserves (~28%).
Why the others are wrong
(b) Canada is a top producer but has smaller reserves.
(c) Russia has fewer reserves.
(d) The USA has much less.
The trap
Reserves ≠ production (Kazakhstan leads production).
🔒 Uranium: reserves Australia; production Kazakhstan.
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