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UPSC Prelims 1992 · World Geography · Countries, Rivers and Resources
Assertion (A): Italy, Switzerland, Sweden and Norway have abundant power resources. Reason (R): They have the largest coal deposits in Europe.
- (a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
- (b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
- (c) A is true but R is false
- (d) A is false but r is true
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: (c) A is true but R is false
They have abundant hydropower from mountains and rivers; they lack large coal deposits.
Why the others are wrong
(a) R is false.
(b) R is false.
(d) A is true.
The trap
Power ≠ coal — these countries run on “white coal” (hydro).
🔒 Hydro-rich Europe: Norway (~90% hydro), Switzerland, Sweden, Italy (Alps).
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