Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists: List I (Minerals) I. Mineral oil II. Copper III. Manganese IV. Bauxite List II (Major producer) A) Zambia B) Guyana C) Venezuela D) Gabon Codes:

The correct answer is A because each mineral is correctly paired with a country that is historically known for its significant production or vast reserves of that specific resource.

Mineral oil and Venezuela: Venezuela possesses some of the largest proven oil reserves in the world and is a major global producer of petroleum.

Copper and Zambia: Zambia is part of the famous Copperbelt in Africa and has long been one of the worlds leading producers of copper.

Manganese and Gabon: Gabon is one of the top global producers of high grade manganese ore, accounting for a significant portion of the worlds supply.

Bauxite and Guyana: Guyana is historically recognized for its high quality bauxite deposits, which are the primary source for aluminum production.

Matching these pairs leads to the sequence I-C, II-A, III-D, and IV-B.