Question

Q. Consider the following about Antarctica continent:

Assertion (A): There are no known mineral deposits in Antarctica, other than coal and silica.
Reason (R): Unlike the Arctic, Antarctica witnesses no human activity.

In the context of the above, which of these is correct?

• A.
  A is correct, and R is an appropriate explanation of A.
• B.
  A is correct, but R is not an appropriate explanation of A.
• C.
  A is correct, but R is incorrect.
• D.
  Both A and R are incorrect.

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Both A and R are incorrect.
Explanation:

The geology of Antarctica is sufficiently well known to predict the existence of a variety of mineral deposits, some probably large.

Significant size of deposits of coal in the Transantarctic Mountains and iron near East Antarctica is forecasted.
Iron ore, gold, silver and oil are also present in commercial quantities.