UPSC Prelims 2006·GS1·geography·human and economic geography

Which one of the following countries is the leading producer of uranium?

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  1. AUnited States of America
  2. BCanadaCorrect
  3. CGermany
  4. DZambia

Explanation

The correct answer is Canada. Among the options provided, Canada is the leading producer of uranium. Historically and consistently, Canada has been one of the worlds top uranium producers, hosting some of the highest grade deposits globally, particularly in the Athabasca Basin of Saskatchewan. While Kazakhstan is currently the worlds largest producer overall, it is not listed in the options. Of the four countries mentioned, Canada significantly outpaces the United States, Germany, and Zambia in total uranium output.
geography: Which one of the following countries is the leading producer of uranium?

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