Q. Consider the following statements:
1.El Salvador has the most lithium reserves in the world.
2.India currently imports all its lithium needs and is almost entirely dependent on inflows of these imported cells for domestic consumption.
3.Lithium is used to make alloys with aluminium and magnesium.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: B
Notes:

Explanation –

Statement 1 is incorrect. Chile is the country with the most lithium reserves (48% of the world’s total lithium deposits).

Statement 2 and 3 are correct. India currently imports all its lithium needs and is almost entirely dependent on inflows of these imported cells for domestic consumption. Lithium is used to make alloys with aluminium and magnesium.

Source: ForumIAS