UPSC Prelims 2006 · General Studies
Question 100: Geography
Which one of the following countries is the leading producer of uranium?
AnswerThe answer is (b).
In the mid-2000s Canada was the world's leading uranium producer, mainly from the Athabasca Basin in Saskatchewan (McArthur River and Cigar Lake), accounting for roughly a quarter or more of world output. The United States, Germany and Zambia were minor producers by comparison. Kazakhstan has led since 2009.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) The United States produced far less than Canada.
- (b) Correct: Canada led world uranium output in this period.
- (c) Germany was a minor producer.
- (d) Zambia was a minor producer.
Worth knowing: Dated: Kazakhstan has been the world's largest uranium producer since 2009, though Canada led in 2006.
Explanation: written by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2006, General Studies. UPSC's own paper isn't online; the words are from a published compilation. The paper on upsc.gov.in.