Minerals & Industry 

300 MCQs on Minerals & Industry from World Geography – Exam Ready with Explanations


Q1. The world’s largest producer of iron ore is:
A) Australia ✅  
B) Brazil  
C) China  
D) India  
Explanation: Australia dominates global iron ore production, followed by Brazil.

Q2. The world’s largest exporter of iron ore is:
A) Australia ✅  
B) Brazil  
C) India  
D) South Africa  
Explanation: Australia is the top exporter of iron ore worldwide.

Q3. The world’s largest producer of steel is:
A) China ✅  
B) India  
C) Japan  
D) USA  
Explanation: China produces more than half of the world’s steel.

Q4. The world’s largest producer of bauxite is:
A) Australia ✅  
B) Guinea  
C) China  
D) India  
Explanation: Australia leads bauxite production globally.

Q5. The world’s largest exporter of bauxite is:
A) Guinea ✅  
B) Australia  
C) China  
D) India  
Explanation: Guinea dominates bauxite exports worldwide.

Q6. The world’s largest producer of aluminium is:
A) China ✅  
B) Russia  
C) India  
D) USA  
Explanation: China leads aluminium production globally.

Q7. The world’s largest producer of copper is:
A) Chile ✅  
B) Peru  
C) USA  
D) China  
Explanation: Chile dominates copper production worldwide.

Q8. The world’s largest exporter of copper is:
A) Chile ✅  
B) Peru  
C) USA  
D) China  
Explanation: Chile is the top copper exporter globally.

Q9. The world’s largest producer of zinc is:
A) China ✅  
B) Peru  
C) Australia  
D) India  
Explanation: China leads zinc production globally.

Q10. The world’s largest producer of lead is:
A) China ✅  
B) Australia  
C) USA  
D) India  
Explanation: China dominates lead production worldwide.

Q11. The world’s largest producer of nickel is:
A) Indonesia ✅  
B) Philippines  
C) Russia  
D) Canada  
Explanation: Indonesia leads nickel production globally.

Q12. The world’s largest exporter of nickel is:
A) Indonesia ✅  
B) Philippines  
C) Russia  
D) Canada  
Explanation: Indonesia dominates nickel exports worldwide.

Q13. The world’s largest producer of manganese is:
A) South Africa ✅  
B) Australia  
C) China  
D) India  
Explanation: South Africa leads manganese production globally.

Q14. The world’s largest producer of chromium is:
A) South Africa ✅  
B) Kazakhstan  
C) India  
D) Turkey  
Explanation: South Africa dominates chromium production worldwide.

Q15. The world’s largest producer of platinum is:
A) South Africa ✅  
B) Russia  
C) Canada  
D) USA  
Explanation: South Africa leads platinum production globally.

Q16. The world’s largest producer of gold is:
A) China ✅  
B) Australia  
C) Russia  
D) USA  
Explanation: China leads gold production globally.

Q17. The world’s largest exporter of gold is:
A) Switzerland ✅  
B) China  
C) Australia  
D) South Africa  
Explanation: Switzerland dominates gold exports due to refining and trade.

Q18. The world’s largest producer of silver is:
A) Mexico ✅  
B) Peru  
C) China  
D) Australia  
Explanation: Mexico leads silver production globally.

Q19. The world’s largest producer of uranium is:
A) Kazakhstan ✅  
B) Canada  
C) Australia  
D) Russia  
Explanation: Kazakhstan dominates uranium production worldwide.

Q20. The world’s largest producer of tin is:
A) China ✅  
B) Indonesia  
C) Peru  
D) Bolivia  
Explanation: China leads tin production globally.

Q21. The world’s largest producer of cobalt is:
A) Democratic Republic of Congo ✅  
B) Russia  
C) Canada  
D) Australia  
Explanation: DRC dominates cobalt production globally.

Q22. The world’s largest producer of lithium is:
A) Australia ✅  
B) Chile  
C) Argentina  
D) China  
Explanation: Australia leads lithium production globally.

Q23. The world’s largest producer of rare earth elements is:
A) China ✅  
B) USA  
C) Australia  
D) Russia  
Explanation: China dominates rare earth production globally.

Q24. The world’s largest producer of diamonds is:
A) Russia ✅  
B) Botswana  
C) Canada  
D) South Africa  
Explanation: Russia leads diamond production globally.

Q25. The world’s largest exporter of diamonds is:
A) Botswana ✅  
B) Russia  
C) Canada  
D) South Africa  
Explanation: Botswana dominates diamond exports worldwide.

Q26. The world’s largest producer of coal is:
A) China ✅  
B) India  
C) USA  
D) Australia  
Explanation: China dominates global coal production.

Q27. The world’s largest exporter of coal is:
A) Australia ✅  
B) Indonesia  
C) USA  
D) Russia  
Explanation: Australia leads coal exports worldwide.

Q28. The world’s largest consumer of coal is:
A) China ✅  
B) India  
C) USA  
D) Japan  
Explanation: China consumes the most coal globally.

Q29. The world’s largest producer of petroleum is:
A) USA ✅  
B) Saudi Arabia  
C) Russia  
D) Iraq  
Explanation: USA leads petroleum production globally.

Q30. The world’s largest exporter of petroleum is:
A) Saudi Arabia ✅  
B) Russia  
C) USA  
D) Iraq  
Explanation: Saudi Arabia dominates petroleum exports worldwide.

Q31. The world’s largest consumer of petroleum is:
A) USA ✅  
B) China  
C) India  
D) Japan  
Explanation: USA consumes the most petroleum globally.

Q32. The world’s largest producer of natural gas is:
A) USA ✅  
B) Russia  
C) Iran  
D) Qatar  
Explanation: USA leads natural gas production globally.

Q33. The world’s largest exporter of natural gas is:
A) Russia ✅  
B) Qatar  
C) USA  
D) Iran  
Explanation: Russia dominates natural gas exports worldwide.

Q34. The world’s largest consumer of natural gas is:
A) USA ✅  
B) Russia  
C) China  
D) Germany  
Explanation: USA consumes the most natural gas globally.

Q35. The world’s largest producer of uranium is:
A) Kazakhstan ✅  
B) Canada  
C) Australia  
D) Russia  
Explanation: Kazakhstan dominates uranium production worldwide.

Q36. The world’s largest exporter of uranium is:
A) Kazakhstan ✅  
B) Canada  
C) Australia  
D) Russia  
Explanation: Kazakhstan leads uranium exports globally.

Q37. The world’s largest producer of phosphates is:
A) China ✅  
B) Morocco  
C) USA  
D) Russia  
Explanation: China leads phosphate production globally.

Q38. The world’s largest exporter of phosphates is:
A) Morocco ✅  
B) China  
C) USA  
D) Russia  
Explanation: Morocco dominates phosphate exports worldwide.

Q39. The world’s largest producer of potash is:
A) Canada ✅  
B) Russia  
C) Belarus  
D) China  
Explanation: Canada leads potash production globally.

Q40. The world’s largest exporter of potash is:
A) Canada ✅  
B) Russia  
C) Belarus  
D) China  
Explanation: Canada dominates potash exports worldwide.

Q41. The world’s largest producer of sulphur is:
A) China ✅  
B) USA  
C) Canada  
D) Russia  
Explanation: China leads sulphur production globally.

Q42. The world’s largest producer of gypsum is:
A) USA ✅  
B) China  
C) Iran  
D) Spain  
Explanation: USA dominates gypsum production worldwide.

Q43. The world’s largest producer of salt is:
A) China ✅  
B) USA  
C) India  
D) Australia  
Explanation: China leads salt production globally.

Q44. The world’s largest producer of mica is:
A) India ✅  
B) China  
C) USA  
D) Brazil  
Explanation: India dominates mica production globally.

Q45. The world’s largest producer of asbestos is:
A) Russia ✅  
B) China  
C) Brazil  
D) India  
Explanation: Russia leads asbestos production globally.

Q46. The world’s largest producer of graphite is:
A) China ✅  
B) India  
C) Brazil  
D) Canada  
Explanation: China dominates graphite production worldwide.

Q47. The world’s largest producer of feldspar is:
A) Turkey ✅  
B) Italy  
C) USA  
D) China  
Explanation: Turkey leads feldspar production globally.

Q48. The world’s largest producer of kaolin (china clay) is:
A) USA ✅  
B) China  
C) Brazil  
D) India  
Explanation: USA dominates kaolin production worldwide.

Q49. The world’s largest producer of limestone is:
A) USA ✅  
B) China  
C) India  
D) Brazil  
Explanation: USA leads limestone production globally.

Q50. The world’s largest producer of soda ash is:
A) USA ✅  
B) China  
C) India  
D) Turkey  
Explanation: USA dominates soda ash production worldwide.

Q51. The world’s largest producer of crude steel is:
A) China ✅  
B) India  
C) Japan  
D) USA  
Explanation: China produces more than half of the world’s crude steel.

Q52. The world’s largest exporter of steel is:
A) China ✅  
B) Japan  
C) Germany  
D) India  
Explanation: China dominates steel exports globally.

Q53. The world’s largest producer of aluminium is:
A) China ✅  
B) Russia  
C) India  
D) USA  
Explanation: China leads aluminium production worldwide.

Q54. The world’s largest producer of cement is:
A) China ✅  
B) India  
C) USA  
D) Turkey  
Explanation: China dominates cement production globally.

Q55. The world’s largest producer of automobiles is:
A) China ✅  
B) USA  
C) Japan  
D) Germany  
Explanation: China leads automobile production globally.

Q56. The world’s largest exporter of automobiles is:
A) Germany ✅  
B) Japan  
C) USA  
D) China  
Explanation: Germany dominates automobile exports worldwide.

Q57. The world’s largest producer of shipbuilding is:
A) South Korea ✅  
B) Japan  
C) China  
D) Germany  
Explanation: South Korea leads shipbuilding globally.

Q58. The world’s largest producer of aircraft is:
A) USA ✅  
B) France  
C) Germany  
D) UK  
Explanation: USA dominates aircraft manufacturing globally.

Q59. The world’s largest producer of textiles is:
A) China ✅  
B) India  
C) Bangladesh  
D) Turkey  
Explanation: China leads textile production globally.

Q60. The world’s largest exporter of textiles is:
A) China ✅  
B) India  
C) Bangladesh  
D) Turkey  
Explanation: China dominates textile exports worldwide.

Q61. The world’s largest producer of cotton textiles is:
A) India ✅  
B) China  
C) USA  
D) Pakistan  
Explanation: India leads cotton textile production globally.

Q62. The world’s largest producer of wool textiles is:
A) Australia ✅  
B) China  
C) India  
D) UK  
Explanation: Australia dominates wool textile production globally.

Q63. The world’s largest producer of silk textiles is:
A) China ✅  
B) India  
C) Japan  
D) Thailand  
Explanation: China leads silk textile production globally.

Q64. The world’s largest producer of petrochemicals is:
A) Saudi Arabia ✅  
B) USA  
C) China  
D) Russia  
Explanation: Saudi Arabia dominates petrochemical production globally.

Q65. The world’s largest producer of fertilizers is:
A) China ✅  
B) India  
C) USA  
D) Russia  
Explanation: China leads fertilizer production globally.

Q66. The world’s largest producer of pharmaceuticals is:
A) USA ✅  
B) India  
C) Germany  
D) Switzerland  
Explanation: USA dominates pharmaceutical production globally.

Q67. The world’s largest exporter of generic medicines is:
A) India ✅  
B) USA  
C) Germany  
D) Switzerland  
Explanation: India leads generic medicine exports worldwide.

Q68. The world’s largest producer of IT services is:
A) India ✅  
B) USA  
C) China  
D) Germany  
Explanation: India dominates IT services globally.

Q69. The world’s largest IT hub is:
A) Silicon Valley (USA) ✅  
B) Bangalore (India)  
C) Shenzhen (China)  
D) Tokyo (Japan)  
Explanation: Silicon Valley is the largest IT hub globally.

Q70. The world’s largest producer of electronics is:
A) China ✅  
B) Japan  
C) USA  
D) South Korea  
Explanation: China dominates electronics production globally.

Q71. The world’s largest producer of mobile phones is:
A) China ✅  
B) India  
C) USA  
D) South Korea  
Explanation: China leads mobile phone production globally.

Q72. The world’s largest exporter of mobile phones is:
A) China ✅  
B) India  
C) USA  
D) South Korea  
Explanation: China dominates mobile phone exports worldwide.

Q73. The world’s largest producer of semiconductors is:
A) Taiwan ✅  
B) USA  
C) South Korea  
D) Japan  
Explanation: Taiwan leads semiconductor production globally.

Q74. The world’s largest producer of software is:
A) USA ✅  
B) India  
C) China  
D) Germany  
Explanation: USA dominates software production globally.

Q75. The world’s largest producer of automobiles by electric vehicles (EVs) is:
A) China ✅  
B) USA  
C) Germany  
D) Japan  
Explanation: China leads EV production globally.

Q76. The Ruhr industrial region is located in:
A) Germany ✅  
B) France  
C) UK  
D) Italy  
Explanation: Ruhr is Germany’s largest industrial region, famous for coal and steel.

Q77. The Pittsburgh industrial region is located in:
A) USA ✅  
B) Canada  
C) UK  
D) Germany  
Explanation: Pittsburgh is known as the “Steel City” of the USA.

Q78. The Osaka‑Kobe industrial region is located in:
A) Japan ✅  
B) China  
C) South Korea  
D) Taiwan  
Explanation: Osaka‑Kobe is Japan’s major industrial hub.

Q79. The Jamshedpur industrial region is located in:
A) India ✅  
B) China  
C) USA  
D) Japan  
Explanation: Jamshedpur is India’s steel city, home to Tata Steel.

Q80. The Donetsk industrial region is located in:
A) Ukraine ✅  
B) Russia  
C) Poland  
D) Germany  
Explanation: Donetsk is a coal and steel industrial hub in Ukraine.

Q81. The Appalachian industrial region is located in:
A) USA ✅  
B) Canada  
C) UK  
D) Germany  
Explanation: Appalachia is known for coal mining and related industries.

Q82. The Midlands industrial region is located in:
A) UK ✅  
B) France  
C) Germany  
D) Italy  
Explanation: Midlands is a major industrial region in the UK.

Q83. The Lorraine industrial region is located in:
A) France ✅  
B) Germany  
C) Italy  
D) Spain  
Explanation: Lorraine is famous for iron and steel industries in France.

Q84. The Po Valley industrial region is located in:
A) Italy ✅  
B) France  
C) Germany  
D) Spain  
Explanation: Po Valley is Italy’s industrial heartland.

Q85. The Guangdong industrial region is located in:
A) China ✅  
B) Japan  
C) South Korea  
D) Taiwan  
Explanation: Guangdong is China’s leading industrial region.

Q86. The Moscow industrial region is located in:
A) Russia ✅  
B) Ukraine  
C) Belarus  
D) Kazakhstan  
Explanation: Moscow is a major industrial hub in Russia.

Q87. The Rand industrial region is located in:
A) South Africa ✅  
B) Nigeria  
C) Kenya  
D) Egypt  
Explanation: Rand is South Africa’s gold mining and industrial region.

Q88. The São Paulo industrial region is located in:
A) Brazil ✅  
B) Argentina  
C) Chile  
D) Peru  
Explanation: São Paulo is Brazil’s largest industrial hub.

Q89. The Toronto industrial region is located in:
A) Canada ✅  
B) USA  
C) UK  
D) Germany  
Explanation: Toronto is Canada’s leading industrial center.

Q90. The Detroit industrial region is famous for:
A) Automobiles ✅  
B) Steel  
C) Textiles  
D) Shipbuilding  
Explanation: Detroit is known as the “Motor City” of the USA.

Q91. The Manchester industrial region is famous for:
A) Textiles ✅  
B) Steel  
C) Automobiles  
D) Shipbuilding  
Explanation: Manchester is historically famous for textiles in the UK.

Q92. The Sheffield industrial region is famous for:
A) Steel ✅  
B) Textiles  
C) Automobiles  
D) Shipbuilding  
Explanation: Sheffield is known for steel production in the UK.

Q93. The Nagoya industrial region is famous for:
A) Automobiles ✅  
B) Steel  
C) Textiles  
D) Shipbuilding  
Explanation: Nagoya is Japan’s automobile hub.

Q94. The Kitakyushu industrial region is famous for:
A) Steel ✅  
B) Automobiles  
C) Textiles  
D) Shipbuilding  
Explanation: Kitakyushu is Japan’s steel hub.

Q95. The Dnipropetrovsk industrial region is located in:
A) Ukraine ✅  
B) Russia  
C) Poland  
D) Germany  
Explanation: Dnipropetrovsk is a major industrial hub in Ukraine.

Q96. The Chicago industrial region is famous for:
A) Meatpacking ✅  
B) Automobiles  
C) Textiles  
D) Steel  
Explanation: Chicago historically led in meatpacking industries.

Q97. The Birmingham industrial region is famous for:
A) Steel ✅  
B) Textiles  
C) Automobiles  
D) Shipbuilding  
Explanation: Birmingham is known as the “Steel City” of the UK.

Q98. The Kolkata industrial region is famous for:
A) Jute ✅  
B) Steel  
C) Automobiles  
D) Shipbuilding  
Explanation: Kolkata is India’s jute industry hub.

Q99. The Dusseldorf industrial region is located in:
A) Germany ✅  
B) France  
C) UK  
D) Italy  
Explanation: Dusseldorf is part of Germany’s Ruhr industrial belt.

Q100. The Shenyang industrial region is located in:
A) China ✅  
B) Japan  
C) South Korea  
D) Taiwan  
Explanation: Shenyang is a major industrial hub in northeast China.

Q101. The world’s largest oil refining capacity is in:
A) USA ✅  
B) China  
C) India  
D) Russia  
Explanation: USA has the largest oil refining capacity globally.

Q102. The world’s largest oil refinery is located in:
A) Jamnagar, India ✅  
B) Houston, USA  
C) Riyadh, Saudi Arabia  
D) Shanghai, China  
Explanation: Jamnagar Refinery in India is the largest in the world.

Q103. The world’s largest producer of petrochemicals is:
A) Saudi Arabia ✅  
B) USA  
C) China  
D) Russia  
Explanation: Saudi Arabia dominates petrochemical production globally.

Q104. The world’s largest producer of LNG (liquefied natural gas) is:
A) Qatar ✅  
B) Australia  
C) USA  
D) Russia  
Explanation: Qatar leads LNG production globally.

Q105. The world’s largest exporter of LNG is:
A) Australia ✅  
B) Qatar  
C) USA  
D) Russia  
Explanation: Australia dominates LNG exports worldwide.

Q106. The world’s largest consumer of LNG is:
A) Japan ✅  
B) China  
C) India  
D) South Korea  
Explanation: Japan is the largest LNG consumer globally.

Q107. The world’s largest producer of nuclear power is:
A) USA ✅  
B) France  
C) China  
D) Russia  
Explanation: USA leads nuclear power generation globally.

Q108. The world’s largest consumer of nuclear power is:
A) France ✅  
B) USA  
C) Japan  
D) Germany  
Explanation: France relies heavily on nuclear energy for electricity.

Q109. The world’s largest producer of hydroelectric power is:
A) China ✅  
B) Brazil  
C) Canada  
D) USA  
Explanation: China dominates hydroelectric power generation globally.

Q110. The world’s largest hydroelectric dam is:
A) Three Gorges Dam, China ✅  
B) Itaipu Dam, Brazil  
C) Hoover Dam, USA  
D) Aswan Dam, Egypt  
Explanation: Three Gorges Dam is the largest hydroelectric project worldwide.

Q111. The world’s largest producer of wind energy is:
A) China ✅  
B) USA  
C) Germany  
D) India  
Explanation: China leads wind energy production globally.

Q112. The world’s largest producer of solar energy is:
A) China ✅  
B) USA  
C) India  
D) Germany  
Explanation: China dominates solar energy production globally.

Q113. The world’s largest producer of geothermal energy is:
A) USA ✅  
B) Iceland  
C) Philippines  
D) Kenya  
Explanation: USA leads geothermal energy production globally.

Q114. The world’s largest producer of biofuels is:
A) Brazil ✅  
B) USA  
C) India  
D) China  
Explanation: Brazil dominates biofuel production globally.

Q115. The world’s largest ethanol producer is:
A) USA ✅  
B) Brazil  
C) China  
D) India  
Explanation: USA leads ethanol production globally.

Q116. The world’s largest biodiesel producer is:
A) Argentina ✅  
B) Brazil  
C) USA  
D) Germany  
Explanation: Argentina dominates biodiesel production globally.

Q117. The world’s largest producer of hydrogen energy is:
A) USA ✅  
B) China  
C) Germany  
D) Japan  
Explanation: USA leads hydrogen energy production globally.

Q118. The world’s largest producer of tidal energy is:
A) France ✅  
B) UK  
C) Canada  
D) China  
Explanation: France pioneered tidal energy projects globally.

Q119. The world’s largest producer of wind turbines is:
A) Denmark ✅  
B) China  
C) Germany  
D) USA  
Explanation: Denmark is a leader in wind turbine manufacturing.

Q120. The world’s largest producer of solar panels is:
A) China ✅  
B) USA  
C) India  
D) Germany  
Explanation: China dominates solar panel manufacturing globally.

Q121. The world’s largest producer of nuclear reactors is:
A) USA ✅  
B) Russia  
C) France  
D) Japan  
Explanation: USA leads nuclear reactor technology globally.

Q122. The world’s largest producer of coal‑based electricity is:
A) China ✅  
B) India  
C) USA  
D) Russia  
Explanation: China dominates coal‑based electricity generation globally.

Q123. The world’s largest producer of renewable energy overall is:
A) China ✅  
B) USA  
C) India  
D) Germany  
Explanation: China leads renewable energy production globally.

Q124. The world’s largest producer of electricity overall is:
A) China ✅  
B) USA  
C) India  
D) Russia  
Explanation: China dominates total electricity generation globally.

Q125. The world’s largest consumer of electricity overall is:
A) China ✅  
B) USA  
C) India  
D) Russia  
Explanation: China consumes the most electricity globally.

Q126. The headquarters of OPEC (Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries) is in:
A) Vienna ✅  
B) Geneva  
C) Riyadh  
D) Washington DC  
Explanation: OPEC is headquartered in Vienna, Austria.

Q127. The headquarters of WTO (World Trade Organization) is in:
A) Geneva ✅  
B) Rome  
C) Washington DC  
D) Paris  
Explanation: WTO is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.

Q128. The headquarters of the European Union (EU) is in:
A) Brussels ✅  
B) Paris  
C) Berlin  
D) Rome  
Explanation: EU is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium.

Q129. The headquarters of ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) is in:
A) Jakarta ✅  
B) Bangkok  
C) Manila  
D) Kuala Lumpur  
Explanation: ASEAN is headquartered in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Q130. The headquarters of NAFTA (now USMCA) is in:
A) Washington DC ✅  
B) Ottawa  
C) Mexico City  
D) Geneva  
Explanation: USMCA (formerly NAFTA) is coordinated from Washington DC.

Q131. The headquarters of BRICS New Development Bank is in:
A) Shanghai ✅  
B) Beijing  
C) Moscow  
D) Delhi  
Explanation: BRICS NDB is headquartered in Shanghai, China.

Q132. The headquarters of the African Union (AU) is in:
A) Addis Ababa ✅  
B) Nairobi  
C) Lagos  
D) Cairo  
Explanation: AU is headquartered in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Q133. The headquarters of the Arab League is in:
A) Cairo ✅  
B) Riyadh  
C) Amman  
D) Baghdad  
Explanation: Arab League is headquartered in Cairo, Egypt.

Q134. The headquarters of the Commonwealth of Nations is in:
A) London ✅  
B) Paris  
C) Ottawa  
D) Delhi  
Explanation: Commonwealth Secretariat is headquartered in London, UK.

Q135. The headquarters of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) is in:
A) Paris ✅  
B) Geneva  
C) Washington DC  
D) Brussels  
Explanation: OECD is headquartered in Paris, France.

Q136. The headquarters of the International Energy Agency (IEA) is in:
A) Paris ✅  
B) Geneva  
C) Washington DC  
D) Brussels  
Explanation: IEA is headquartered in Paris, France.

Q137. The headquarters of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is in:
A) Vienna ✅  
B) Geneva  
C) Washington DC  
D) Paris  
Explanation: IAEA is headquartered in Vienna, Austria.

Q138. The headquarters of the World Bank is in:
A) Washington DC ✅  
B) Geneva  
C) Paris  
D) Brussels  
Explanation: World Bank is headquartered in Washington DC.

Q139. The headquarters of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is in:
A) Washington DC ✅  
B) Geneva  
C) Paris  
D) Brussels  
Explanation: IMF is headquartered in Washington DC.

Q140. The headquarters of the GATT (General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade, predecessor of WTO) was in:
A) Geneva ✅  
B) Paris  
C) Washington DC  
D) Brussels  
Explanation: GATT was headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.

Q141. The headquarters of the SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation) is in:
A) Kathmandu ✅  
B) Delhi  
C) Islamabad  
D) Dhaka  
Explanation: SAARC is headquartered in Kathmandu, Nepal.

Q142. The headquarters of the MERCOSUR trade bloc is in:
A) Montevideo ✅  
B) Buenos Aires  
C) Brasilia  
D) Santiago  
Explanation: MERCOSUR is headquartered in Montevideo, Uruguay.

Q143. The headquarters of the CARICOM (Caribbean Community) is in:
A) Georgetown ✅  
B) Havana  
C) Kingston  
D) Port of Spain  
Explanation: CARICOM is headquartered in Georgetown, Guyana.

Q144. The headquarters of the EFTA (European Free Trade Association) is in:
A) Geneva ✅  
B) Brussels  
C) Paris  
D) London  
Explanation: EFTA is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.

Q145. The headquarters of the SCO (Shanghai Cooperation Organization) is in:
A) Beijing ✅  
B) Shanghai  
C) Moscow  
D) Delhi  
Explanation: SCO is headquartered in Beijing, China.

Q146. The headquarters of the G20 Secretariat is in:
A) No permanent HQ ✅  
B) Geneva  
C) Washington DC  
D) Paris  
Explanation: G20 has no permanent headquarters; it rotates annually.

Q147. The headquarters of the World Customs Organization (WCO) is in:
A) Brussels ✅  
B) Geneva  
C) Paris  
D) London  
Explanation: WCO is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium.

Q148. The headquarters of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) is in:
A) Paris ✅  
B) Geneva  
C) London  
D) Brussels  
Explanation: ICC is headquartered in Paris, France.

Q149. The headquarters of the International Trade Centre (ITC) is in:
A) Geneva ✅  
B) Paris  
C) Washington DC  
D) Brussels  
Explanation: ITC is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.

Q150. The headquarters of the World Economic Forum (WEF) is in:
A) Geneva ✅  
B) Davos  
C) Paris  
D) Brussels  
Explanation: WEF is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, though its annual meeting is held in Davos.

Q151. The world’s largest automobile manufacturing company by volume is:
A) Toyota ✅  
B) Volkswagen  
C) Hyundai  
D) General Motors  
Explanation: Toyota leads global automobile production.

Q152. The world’s largest automobile exporter is:
A) Germany ✅  
B) Japan  
C) USA  
D) China  
Explanation: Germany dominates automobile exports worldwide.

Q153. The world’s largest aerospace company is:
A) Boeing ✅  
B) Airbus  
C) Lockheed Martin  
D) Embraer  
Explanation: Boeing is the largest aerospace company globally.

Q154. The world’s largest aircraft manufacturer in Europe is:
A) Airbus ✅  
B) Boeing  
C) Dassault  
D) Embraer  
Explanation: Airbus is Europe’s leading aircraft manufacturer.

Q155. The world’s largest shipbuilding nation is:
A) South Korea ✅  
B) Japan  
C) China  
D) Germany  
Explanation: South Korea leads shipbuilding globally.

Q156. The world’s largest shipbuilding company is:
A) Hyundai Heavy Industries ✅  
B) Mitsubishi  
C) COSCO  
D) Daewoo  
Explanation: Hyundai Heavy Industries dominates shipbuilding worldwide.

Q157. The world’s largest textile exporter is:
A) China ✅  
B) India  
C) Bangladesh  
D) Turkey  
Explanation: China dominates textile exports globally.

Q158. The world’s largest cotton textile producer is:
A) India ✅  
B) China  
C) USA  
D) Pakistan  
Explanation: India leads cotton textile production globally.

Q159. The world’s largest jute producer is:
A) India ✅  
B) Bangladesh  
C) China  
D) Nepal  
Explanation: India dominates jute production globally.

Q160. The world’s largest jute exporter is:
A) Bangladesh ✅  
B) India  
C) Nepal  
D) China  
Explanation: Bangladesh leads jute exports globally.

Q161. The world’s largest wool producer is:
A) Australia ✅  
B) China  
C) India  
D) UK  
Explanation: Australia dominates wool production globally.

Q162. The world’s largest silk producer is:
A) China ✅  
B) India  
C) Japan  
D) Thailand  
Explanation: China leads silk production globally.

Q163. The world’s largest IT services exporter is:
A) India ✅  
B) USA  
C) China  
D) Germany  
Explanation: India dominates IT services exports globally.

Q164. The world’s largest IT hub is:
A) Silicon Valley, USA ✅  
B) Bangalore, India  
C) Shenzhen, China  
D) Tokyo, Japan  
Explanation: Silicon Valley is the largest IT hub globally.

Q165. The world’s largest electronics producer is:
A) China ✅  
B) Japan  
C) USA  
D) South Korea  
Explanation: China dominates electronics production globally.

Q166. The world’s largest semiconductor producer is:
A) Taiwan ✅  
B) USA  
C) South Korea  
D) Japan  
Explanation: Taiwan leads semiconductor production globally.

Q167. The world’s largest biotechnology hub is:
A) USA ✅  
B) Germany  
C) India  
D) China  
Explanation: USA dominates biotechnology research and industry.

Q168. The world’s largest pharmaceutical exporter is:
A) India ✅  
B) USA  
C) Germany  
D) Switzerland  
Explanation: India leads generic pharmaceutical exports globally.

Q169. The world’s largest automobile EV producer is:
A) China ✅  
B) USA  
C) Germany  
D) Japan  
Explanation: China dominates electric vehicle production globally.

Q170. The world’s largest EV company by sales is:
A) BYD ✅  
B) Tesla  
C) Volkswagen  
D) Hyundai  
Explanation: BYD of China leads EV sales globally.

Q171. The world’s largest aerospace defense company is:
A) Lockheed Martin ✅  
B) Boeing  
C) Airbus  
D) Northrop Grumman  
Explanation: Lockheed Martin dominates defense aerospace globally.

Q172. The world’s largest automobile luxury brand exporter is:
A) Germany ✅  
B) USA  
C) Japan  
D) UK  
Explanation: Germany dominates luxury automobile exports worldwide.

Q173. The world’s largest textile fashion hub is:
A) Milan, Italy ✅  
B) Paris, France  
C) London, UK  
D) New York, USA  
Explanation: Milan is globally recognized as a fashion and textile hub.

Q174. The world’s largest shipbuilding port is:
A) Busan, South Korea ✅  
B) Yokohama, Japan  
C) Shanghai, China  
D) Hamburg, Germany  
Explanation: Busan is South Korea’s major shipbuilding port.

Q175. The world’s largest aerospace research hub is:
A) NASA (USA) ✅  
B) ESA (Europe)  
C) Roscosmos (Russia)  
D) CNSA (China)  
Explanation: NASA is the largest aerospace research organization globally.

Q176. The world’s largest producer of electric vehicles (EVs) is:
A) China ✅  
B) USA  
C) Germany  
D) Japan  
Explanation: China dominates EV production globally.

Q177. The world’s largest EV company by global sales is:
A) BYD ✅  
B) Tesla  
C) Volkswagen  
D) Hyundai  
Explanation: BYD of China leads EV sales worldwide.

Q178. The world’s largest producer of solar panels is:
A) China ✅  
B) USA  
C) India  
D) Germany  
Explanation: China dominates solar panel manufacturing globally.

Q179. The world’s largest producer of wind turbines is:
A) Denmark ✅  
B) China  
C) Germany  
D) USA  
Explanation: Denmark pioneered wind turbine technology and remains a leader.

Q180. The world’s largest producer of batteries for EVs is:
A) China ✅  
B) Japan  
C) South Korea  
D) USA  
Explanation: China dominates lithium‑ion battery production globally.

Q181. The world’s largest producer of robotics is:
A) Japan ✅  
B) China  
C) Germany  
D) USA  
Explanation: Japan leads industrial robotics manufacturing globally.

Q182. The world’s largest producer of AI software is:
A) USA ✅  
B) China  
C) India  
D) Germany  
Explanation: USA dominates AI software development globally.

Q183. The world’s largest producer of biotechnology patents is:
A) USA ✅  
B) Germany  
C) China  
D) India  
Explanation: USA leads biotechnology innovation globally.

Q184. The world’s largest producer of aerospace technology is:
A) USA ✅  
B) Russia  
C) China  
D) France  
Explanation: USA dominates aerospace technology globally.

Q185. The world’s largest space industry hub is:
A) USA ✅  
B) Russia  
C) China  
D) India  
Explanation: USA leads space industry development globally.

Q186. The world’s largest private space company is:
A) SpaceX (USA) ✅  
B) Blue Origin  
C) Roscosmos  
D) ISRO  
Explanation: SpaceX is the largest private space company globally.

Q187. The world’s largest producer of satellites is:
A) USA ✅  
B) China  
C) Russia  
D) France  
Explanation: USA dominates satellite manufacturing globally.

Q188. The world’s largest exporter of satellites is:
A) USA ✅  
B) France  
C) China  
D) Russia  
Explanation: USA leads satellite exports globally.

Q189. The world’s largest producer of green hydrogen is:
A) Germany ✅  
B) China  
C) USA  
D) Japan  
Explanation: Germany is pioneering green hydrogen production globally.

Q190. The world’s largest producer of carbon credits is:
A) Brazil ✅  
B) India  
C) China  
D) USA  
Explanation: Brazil dominates carbon credit generation due to rainforest projects.

Q191. The world’s largest producer of geothermal energy is:
A) USA ✅  
B) Iceland  
C) Philippines  
D) Kenya  
Explanation: USA leads geothermal energy production globally.

Q192. The world’s largest producer of tidal energy is:
A) France ✅  
B) UK  
C) Canada  
D) China  
Explanation: France pioneered tidal energy globally.

Q193. The world’s largest producer of AI chips is:
A) USA ✅  
B) Taiwan  
C) China  
D) South Korea  
Explanation: USA dominates AI chip design and production globally.

Q194. The world’s largest producer of semiconductors overall is:
A) Taiwan ✅  
B) USA  
C) South Korea  
D) Japan  
Explanation: Taiwan leads semiconductor production globally.

Q195. The world’s largest producer of cloud computing services is:
A) USA ✅  
B) China  
C) India  
D) Germany  
Explanation: USA dominates cloud computing globally.

Q196. The world’s largest producer of fintech services is:
A) China ✅  
B) USA  
C) India  
D) UK  
Explanation: China leads fintech adoption and services globally.

Q197. The world’s largest producer of e‑commerce is:
A) China ✅  
B) USA  
C) India  
D) Germany  
Explanation: China dominates e‑commerce globally.

Q198. The world’s largest producer of renewable energy overall is:
A) China ✅  
B) USA  
C) India  
D) Germany  
Explanation: China leads renewable energy production globally.

Q199. The world’s largest producer of smart city technologies is:
A) Singapore ✅  
B) China  
C) USA  
D) Japan  
Explanation: Singapore is a global leader in smart city innovations.

Q200. The world’s largest producer of blockchain applications is:
A) USA ✅  
B) China  
C) India  
D) Germany  
Explanation: USA dominates blockchain development globally.

Q201. The largest importer of crude oil globally is:
A) China ✅  
B) USA  
C) India  
D) Japan  
Explanation: China is the world’s largest crude oil importer.

Q202. The largest exporter of crude oil globally is:
A) Saudi Arabia ✅  
B) Russia  
C) USA  
D) Iraq  
Explanation: Saudi Arabia dominates crude oil exports worldwide.

Q203. The largest importer of natural gas globally is:
A) Japan ✅  
B) China  
C) Germany  
D) India  
Explanation: Japan is the largest natural gas importer globally.

Q204. The largest exporter of natural gas globally is:
A) Russia ✅  
B) Qatar  
C) USA  
D) Iran  
Explanation: Russia dominates natural gas exports worldwide.

Q205. The largest importer of coal globally is:
A) India ✅  
B) China  
C) Japan  
D) South Korea  
Explanation: India is the largest coal importer globally.

Q206. The largest exporter of coal globally is:
A) Australia ✅  
B) Indonesia  
C) USA  
D) Russia  
Explanation: Australia dominates coal exports worldwide.

Q207. The largest importer of iron ore globally is:
A) China ✅  
B) India  
C) Japan  
D) South Korea  
Explanation: China is the largest iron ore importer globally.

Q208. The largest exporter of iron ore globally is:
A) Australia ✅  
B) Brazil  
C) India  
D) South Africa  
Explanation: Australia dominates iron ore exports worldwide.

Q209. The largest importer of bauxite globally is:
A) China ✅  
B) USA  
C) India  
D) Japan  
Explanation: China is the largest bauxite importer globally.

Q210. The largest exporter of bauxite globally is:
A) Guinea ✅  
B) Australia  
C) Brazil  
D) India  
Explanation: Guinea dominates bauxite exports worldwide.

Q211. The largest importer of copper globally is:
A) China ✅  
B) USA  
C) India  
D) Japan  
Explanation: China is the largest copper importer globally.

Q212. The largest exporter of copper globally is:
A) Chile ✅  
B) Peru  
C) USA  
D) China  
Explanation: Chile dominates copper exports worldwide.

Q213. The largest importer of aluminium globally is:
A) USA ✅  
B) China  
C) India  
D) Japan  
Explanation: USA is the largest aluminium importer globally.

Q214. The largest exporter of aluminium globally is:
A) China ✅  
B) Russia  
C) India  
D) Canada  
Explanation: China dominates aluminium exports worldwide.

Q215. The largest importer of fertilizers globally is:
A) Brazil ✅  
B) India  
C) USA  
D) China  
Explanation: Brazil is the largest fertilizer importer globally.

Q216. The largest exporter of fertilizers globally is:
A) Russia ✅  
B) China  
C) Canada  
D) USA  
Explanation: Russia dominates fertilizer exports worldwide.

Q217. The largest importer of textiles globally is:
A) USA ✅  
B) Germany  
C) UK  
D) Japan  
Explanation: USA is the largest textile importer globally.

Q218. The largest exporter of textiles globally is:
A) China ✅  
B) India  
C) Bangladesh  
D) Turkey  
Explanation: China dominates textile exports worldwide.

Q219. The largest importer of automobiles globally is:
A) USA ✅  
B) China  
C) Germany  
D) Japan  
Explanation: USA is the largest automobile importer globally.

Q220. The largest exporter of automobiles globally is:
A) Germany ✅  
B) Japan  
C) USA  
D) China  
Explanation: Germany dominates automobile exports worldwide.

Q221. The largest importer of electronics globally is:
A) USA ✅  
B) China  
C) India  
D) Germany  
Explanation: USA is the largest electronics importer globally.

Q222. The largest exporter of electronics globally is:
A) China ✅  
B) Japan  
C) South Korea  
D) USA  
Explanation: China dominates electronics exports worldwide.

Q223. The largest importer of semiconductors globally is:
A) China ✅  
B) USA  
C) India  
D) Japan  
Explanation: China is the largest semiconductor importer globally.

Q224. The largest exporter of semiconductors globally is:
A) Taiwan ✅  
B) USA  
C) South Korea  
D) Japan  
Explanation: Taiwan dominates semiconductor exports worldwide.

Q225. The largest importer of renewable energy technologies globally is:
A) India ✅  
B) USA  
C) Germany  
D) Japan  
Explanation: India is rapidly importing renewable energy technologies to expand its green sector.

Q226. The largest contributor to global industrial CO₂ emissions is:
A) Energy sector ✅  
B) Transport  
C) Agriculture  
D) Forestry  
Explanation: Energy industries (coal, oil, gas) dominate CO₂ emissions.

Q227. The largest industrial polluter of oceans is:
A) Plastic waste ✅  
B) Oil spills  
C) Heavy metals  
D) Fertilizers  
Explanation: Plastic waste is the biggest industrial pollutant in oceans.

Q228. The largest industrial source of air pollution is:
A) Coal‑based power plants ✅  
B) Automobiles  
C) Cement factories  
D) Oil refineries  
Explanation: Coal power plants emit the most SO₂ and CO₂ globally.

Q229. The largest industrial source of water pollution is:
A) Textile dyeing ✅  
B) Oil refining  
C) Cement industry  
D) Shipbuilding  
Explanation: Textile dyeing and finishing are major water polluters.

Q230. The largest industrial source of soil pollution is:
A) Mining ✅  
B) Cement industry  
C) Shipbuilding  
D) IT industry  
Explanation: Mining activities contaminate soil with heavy metals.

Q231. The largest industrial source of e‑waste is:
A) Electronics ✅  
B) Automobiles  
C) Cement  
D) Shipbuilding  
Explanation: Electronics industry generates the most e‑waste globally.

Q232. The largest industrial source of greenhouse gases is:
A) Fossil fuel industries ✅  
B) Cement  
C) Automobiles  
D) Textiles  
Explanation: Fossil fuel industries dominate GHG emissions.

Q233. The largest industrial source of methane emissions is:
A) Oil & gas ✅  
B) Cement  
C) Automobiles  
D) Textiles  
Explanation: Oil and gas industries leak methane during extraction.

Q234. The largest industrial source of nitrous oxide emissions is:
A) Fertilizer industry ✅  
B) Cement  
C) Automobiles  
D) Shipbuilding  
Explanation: Fertilizer industries emit nitrous oxide globally.

Q235. The largest industrial source of mercury pollution is:
A) Coal power plants ✅  
B) Cement  
C) Automobiles  
D) Shipbuilding  
Explanation: Coal combustion releases mercury into the environment.

Q236. The largest industrial source of lead pollution is:
A) Battery industry ✅  
B) Cement  
C) Automobiles  
D) Shipbuilding  
Explanation: Lead‑acid batteries are the biggest source of lead pollution.

Q237. The largest industrial source of arsenic pollution is:
A) Mining ✅  
B) Cement  
C) Automobiles  
D) Shipbuilding  
Explanation: Mining releases arsenic into soil and water.

Q238. The largest industrial source of cadmium pollution is:
A) Electronics ✅  
B) Cement  
C) Automobiles  
D) Shipbuilding  
Explanation: Electronics and batteries release cadmium globally.

Q239. The largest industrial source of sulfur dioxide pollution is:
A) Coal power plants ✅  
B) Cement  
C) Automobiles  
D) Shipbuilding  
Explanation: Coal combustion emits sulfur dioxide worldwide.

Q240. The largest industrial source of carbon monoxide pollution is:
A) Automobiles ✅  
B) Cement  
C) Shipbuilding  
D) IT industry  
Explanation: Automobiles emit the most carbon monoxide globally.

Q241. The largest industrial source of particulate matter pollution is:
A) Cement industry ✅  
B) Automobiles  
C) Shipbuilding  
D) IT industry  
Explanation: Cement factories emit large amounts of particulate matter.

Q242. The largest industrial source of ozone‑depleting substances was:
A) Refrigeration ✅  
B) Cement  
C) Automobiles  
D) Shipbuilding  
Explanation: Refrigeration and aerosols emitted CFCs historically.

Q243. The largest industrial recycling industry globally is:
A) Paper ✅  
B) Cement  
C) Automobiles  
D) Shipbuilding  
Explanation: Paper recycling is the largest industrial recycling sector.

Q244. The largest industrial recycling hub globally is:
A) China ✅  
B) USA  
C) India  
D) Germany  
Explanation: China dominates global recycling industries.

Q245. The largest industrial recycling of metals is:
A) Steel ✅  
B) Aluminium  
C) Copper  
D) Zinc  
Explanation: Steel recycling is the largest globally.

Q246. The largest industrial recycling of plastics is:
A) PET bottles ✅  
B) PVC pipes  
C) Polypropylene  
D) Polystyrene  
Explanation: PET bottles dominate plastic recycling worldwide.

Q247. The largest industrial recycling of e‑waste is:
A) China ✅  
B) India  
C) USA  
D) Germany  
Explanation: China leads e‑waste recycling globally.

Q248. The largest industrial recycling of automobiles is:
A) USA ✅  
B) Germany  
C) Japan  
D) China  
Explanation: USA dominates automobile recycling globally.

Q249. The largest industrial recycling of aluminium is:
A) USA ✅  
B) China  
C) India  
D) Germany  
Explanation: USA leads aluminium recycling globally.

Q250. The largest industrial recycling of copper is:
A) Germany ✅  
B) China  
C) India  
D) USA  
Explanation: Germany dominates copper recycling globally.

Q251. The concept of reusing industrial waste for new products is called:
A) Circular economy ✅  
B) Linear economy  
C) Green economy  
D) Sharing economy  
Explanation: Circular economy emphasizes reuse, recycling, and sustainability.

Q252. The largest circular economy initiative globally is:
A) European Union ✅  
B) USA  
C) China  
D) India  
Explanation: EU leads circular economy policies and practices worldwide.

Q253. The largest industrial recycling rate globally is achieved by:
A) Germany ✅  
B) USA  
C) China  
D) India  
Explanation: Germany has the highest recycling rates among industrial nations.

Q254. The largest industrial use of renewable energy is in:
A) Sweden ✅  
B) USA  
C) China  
D) India  
Explanation: Sweden integrates renewable energy extensively in industries.

Q255. The largest industrial carbon trading market is:
A) European Union ✅  
B) USA  
C) China  
D) India  
Explanation: EU Emissions Trading System is the largest carbon market globally.

Q256. The largest industrial green technology hub is:
A) Silicon Valley, USA ✅  
B) Shenzhen, China  
C) Berlin, Germany  
D) Tokyo, Japan  
Explanation: Silicon Valley leads green tech innovation globally.

Q257. The largest industrial solar city project is:
A) Masdar City, UAE ✅  
B) Shenzhen, China  
C) Berlin, Germany  
D) Tokyo, Japan  
Explanation: Masdar City is a model for solar‑powered sustainable living.

Q258. The largest industrial wind energy hub is:
A) Denmark ✅  
B) USA  
C) China  
D) Germany  
Explanation: Denmark pioneered wind energy and remains a global hub.

Q259. The largest industrial geothermal hub is:
A) Iceland ✅  
B) USA  
C) Philippines  
D) Kenya  
Explanation: Iceland uses geothermal energy extensively for industries.

Q260. The largest industrial hydrogen hub is:
A) Japan ✅  
B) Germany  
C) USA  
D) China  
Explanation: Japan leads hydrogen energy adoption in industries.

Q261. The largest industrial biofuel hub is:
A) Brazil ✅  
B) USA  
C) India  
D) China  
Explanation: Brazil dominates biofuel production from sugarcane.

Q262. The largest industrial waste‑to‑energy hub is:
A) Sweden ✅  
B) USA  
C) China  
D) India  
Explanation: Sweden converts industrial waste into energy extensively.

Q263. The largest industrial carbon capture project is:
A) Canada ✅  
B) USA  
C) China  
D) Germany  
Explanation: Canada leads in carbon capture and storage projects.

Q264. The largest industrial eco‑city project is:
A) Tianjin Eco‑City, China ✅  
B) Masdar City, UAE  
C) Berlin, Germany  
D) Tokyo, Japan  
Explanation: Tianjin Eco‑City is a major sustainable industrial city project.

Q265. The largest industrial smart city project is:
A) Singapore ✅  
B) USA  
C) China  
D) India  
Explanation: Singapore is a global leader in smart city industrial integration.

Q266. The largest industrial recycling of automobiles is in:
A) USA ✅  
B) Germany  
C) Japan  
D) China  
Explanation: USA dominates automobile recycling globally.

Q267. The largest industrial recycling of paper is in:
A) Germany ✅  
B) USA  
C) China  
D) India  
Explanation: Germany has the highest paper recycling rates globally.

Q268. The largest industrial recycling of plastics is in:
A) China ✅  
B) USA  
C) India  
D) Germany  
Explanation: China dominates plastic recycling globally.

Q269. The largest industrial recycling of metals is in:
A) USA ✅  
B) Germany  
C) China  
D) India  
Explanation: USA leads metal recycling globally.

Q270. The largest industrial recycling of e‑waste is in:
A) China ✅  
B) India  
C) USA  
D) Germany  
Explanation: China dominates e‑waste recycling globally.

Q271. The largest industrial recycling of glass is in:
A) Germany ✅  
B) USA  
C) China  
D) India  
Explanation: Germany leads glass recycling globally.

Q272. The largest industrial recycling of textiles is in:
A) India ✅  
B) China  
C) USA  
D) Bangladesh  
Explanation: India dominates textile recycling globally.

Q273. The largest industrial recycling of aluminium is in:
A) USA ✅  
B) China  
C) Germany  
D) India  
Explanation: USA leads aluminium recycling globally.

Q274. The largest industrial recycling of copper is in:
A) Germany ✅  
B) USA  
C) China  
D) India  
Explanation: Germany dominates copper recycling globally.

Q275. The largest industrial recycling of steel is in:
A) USA ✅  
B) China  
C) Germany  
D) India  
Explanation: USA leads steel recycling globally.

Q276. The future industry expected to dominate global trade is:
A) Artificial Intelligence ✅  
B) Coal  
C) Steel  
D) Textiles  
Explanation: AI is projected to be the most transformative industry.

Q277. The future industry expected to dominate manufacturing is:
A) Robotics ✅  
B) Coal  
C) Steel  
D) Textiles  
Explanation: Robotics will revolutionize manufacturing worldwide.

Q278. The future industry expected to dominate energy is:
A) Renewable energy ✅  
B) Coal  
C) Oil  
D) Nuclear  
Explanation: Renewable energy is the fastest‑growing energy sector.

Q279. The future industry expected to dominate transportation is:
A) Electric vehicles ✅  
B) Coal trains  
C) Oil tankers  
D) Steam engines  
Explanation: EVs are projected to dominate global transport.

Q280. The future industry expected to dominate agriculture is:
A) Biotechnology ✅  
B) Coal  
C) Steel  
D) Textiles  
Explanation: Biotechnology will transform agriculture with GM crops.

Q281. The future industry expected to dominate healthcare is:
A) Biotechnology ✅  
B) Coal  
C) Steel  
D) Textiles  
Explanation: Biotechnology and genomics will revolutionize healthcare.

Q282. The future industry expected to dominate construction is:
A) Green building ✅  
B) Coal  
C) Steel  
D) Textiles  
Explanation: Green building materials will dominate sustainable construction.

Q283. The future industry expected to dominate mining is:
A) Space mining ✅  
B) Coal  
C) Steel  
D) Textiles  
Explanation: Space mining is expected to provide rare minerals.

Q284. The future industry expected to dominate communication is:
A) 5G & 6G networks ✅  
B) Coal  
C) Steel  
D) Textiles  
Explanation: 5G and 6G will dominate communication globally.

Q285. The future industry expected to dominate finance is:
A) Blockchain ✅  
B) Coal  
C) Steel  
D) Textiles  
Explanation: Blockchain technology will transform finance globally.

Q286. The future industry expected to dominate logistics is:
A) Drones ✅  
B) Coal  
C) Steel  
D) Textiles  
Explanation: Drones will revolutionize logistics and delivery.

Q287. The future industry expected to dominate space exploration is:
A) Private space companies ✅  
B) Coal  
C) Steel  
D) Textiles  
Explanation: Private space companies will lead space exploration.

Q288. The future industry expected to dominate computing is:
A) Quantum computing ✅  
B) Coal  
C) Steel  
D) Textiles  
Explanation: Quantum computing will revolutionize computing power.

Q289. The future industry expected to dominate education is:
A) EdTech ✅  
B) Coal  
C) Steel  
D) Textiles  
Explanation: EdTech will transform global education systems.

Q290. The future industry expected to dominate retail is:
A) E‑commerce ✅  
B) Coal  
C) Steel  
D) Textiles  
Explanation: E‑commerce will dominate global retail trade.

Q291. The future industry expected to dominate defense is:
A) Cybersecurity ✅  
B) Coal  
C) Steel  
D) Textiles  
Explanation: Cybersecurity will dominate defense strategies globally.

Q292. The future industry expected to dominate urban planning is:
A) Smart cities ✅  
B) Coal  
C) Steel  
D) Textiles  
Explanation: Smart cities will dominate urban planning globally.

Q293. The future industry expected to dominate waste management is:
A) Circular economy ✅  
B) Coal  
C) Steel  
D) Textiles  
Explanation: Circular economy will dominate waste management globally.

Q294. The future industry expected to dominate transport fuels is:
A) Hydrogen ✅  
B) Coal  
C) Steel  
D) Textiles  
Explanation: Hydrogen will dominate future transport fuels.

Q295. The future industry expected to dominate global trade hubs is:
A) Digital platforms ✅  
B) Coal  
C) Steel  
D) Textiles  
Explanation: Digital platforms will dominate global trade hubs.

Q296. The future industry expected to dominate innovation hubs is:
A) AI & Robotics ✅  
B) Coal  
C) Steel  
D) Textiles  
Explanation: AI and robotics will dominate innovation hubs globally.

Q297. The future industry expected to dominate energy storage is:
A) Batteries ✅  
B) Coal  
C) Steel  
D) Textiles  
Explanation: Batteries will dominate energy storage globally.

Q298. The future industry expected to dominate industrial design is:
A) 3D printing ✅  
B) Coal  
C) Steel  
D) Textiles  
Explanation: 3D printing will dominate industrial design globally.

Q299. The future industry expected to dominate global sustainability is:
A) Green technologies ✅  
B) Coal  
C) Steel  
D) Textiles  
Explanation: Green technologies will dominate sustainability globally.

Q300. The future industry expected to dominate global innovation is:
A) Artificial Intelligence ✅  
B) Coal  
C) Steel  
D) Textiles  
Explanation: AI will dominate global innovation in the future.