SSC CGL 2023 PYQ — Question 126

SSC CGL Tier II - 2 March 2023 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q126

Identify which of the following statements are correct.

1.Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL) was incorporated on 9 November 1967.

2.The Khetri Copper Complex (KCC) is located in Rajasthan.

3.The headquarters of Mineral Exploration Consultancy Ltd. is located in Jaipur.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 1 and 2 only

  • Hindustan Copper Ltd. (HCL) was incorporated on 9 November 1967 to take over the plants and mines at Khetri, Kolihan in Rajasthan and Rakha Copper Project in Jharkhand from National Mineral Development Corporation.
  • Khetri Copper Complex (KCC) which hosts copper mineralization is situated at Khetrinagar in Rajasthan.
  • The headquarters of Mineral Exploration Consultancy Ltd. is located at Nagpur in Maharashtra.