UPSC PYQPrelims 2023

Civil Services Examination · ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ 86

Consider the following statements: Statement-I: Switzerland is one of the leading exporters of gold in terms of value. Statement-II: Switzerland has the second largest gold reserves in the world. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

  1. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
  2. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
  3. Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
  4. Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ

ಉತ್ತರ: (C) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect

ವಿವರಣೆ

Switzerland is a top gold exporter (refining hub). The second largest reserves belong to Germany (after the USA).