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Economic Geography
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Q455. Which one of the following countries is the leading producer of uranium ?

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

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Correct Answer: Option (B) — Canada

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Among the options given (and historically up to the mid-2000s), Canada was the leading producer of uranium in the world, primarily from the high-grade deposits in Saskatchewan's Athabasca Basin. (Note: Since 2009, Kazakhstan has become the world's largest producer of uranium, followed by Canada and Namibia).

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Canada has traditionally been one of the foremost global suppliers of high-grade uranium, particularly from the Athabasca Basin.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2006 (Q455)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicGeography → Economic Geography
Official Answer KeyOption (B) — Canada

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2006 Q455

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2006 GS Paper I Question 455 (Geography)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2006 Geography (Economic Geography) question is Option (B): "Canada". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2006 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Geography" and micro-topic "Economic Geography". You can explore all repeated questions from Economic Geography in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

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Canada has traditionally been one of the foremost global suppliers of highgrade uranium, particularly from the Athabasca Basin.

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