Consider the following statements: Statement-I: Switzerland is one of the leading exporters of gold in terms…

Consider the following statements: Statement-I: Switzerland is one of the leading exporters of gold in terms of value. Statement-II: Switzerland has the second largest gold reserves in the world. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
  1. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
  2. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
  3. Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
  4. Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct

Solution

Statement-I is correct (Switzerland is a leading gold refiner and exporter). Statement-II is incorrect — the US holds the largest reserves; Germany is second, not Switzerland.

Asked in: UPSC Prelims 2023

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