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Question:
Which of the following statement/statements are correct?

Statements:
A. In Karnataka, lithium reserves are found in Mandya District.
B. Kudremukh Iron Ore Company Limited is the sole exploration agency which is exploring the area for lithium reserves.
C. The thermonuclear application makes lithium a "Prescribed substance" under the Atomic Energy Act, 1962.

Options:
(1) A and B only
(2) A and C only
(3) B and C only
(4) A, B and C

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Let's evaluate the statements regarding lithium reserves and their exploration in Karnataka:

Statement A: In Karnataka, lithium reserves are found in Mandya District.

  • Correct. The Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and Research (AMD) has identified lithium resources in the Marlagalla area of Mandya district, Karnataka.
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Statement B: Kudremukh Iron Ore Company Limited is the sole exploration agency which is exploring the area for lithium reserves.

  • Incorrect. The exploration for lithium in this region is conducted by the Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and Research (AMD), not by Kudremukh Iron Ore Company Limited.
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Statement C: The thermonuclear application makes lithium a "Prescribed substance" under the Atomic Energy Act, 1962.

  • Correct. Due to its applications in thermonuclear reactions, lithium is classified as a "Prescribed substance" under the Atomic Energy Act, 1962, authorizing AMD to explore lithium across various geological domains in India.
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Conclusion:

Statements A and C are correct, while Statement B is incorrect.

Answer: (2) A and C only

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