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UPSC Prelims 1989 · World Geography · Countries, Rivers and Resources
The leading producer of silver is
- (a) U.S.A.
- (b) U.S.S.R.
- (c) Mexico
- (d) South Africa
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Answer: (c) Mexico
Mexico has been the world’s largest silver producer for most of modern history.
Why the others are wrong
(a) The USA produces silver, but less.
(b) The USSR was not the leader.
(d) South Africa is famous for gold and platinum.
The trap
South Africa = gold; Mexico = silver.
🔒 Silver: Mexico > China > Peru. India’s silver: Zawar (Rajasthan).
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