Q. Consider the following statements:

1. The oldest rocks in the world are in Western Australia.
2. Australia is the world's largest producer of diamonds, gold and platinum.
3. Africa is the largest producer of bauxite in the world.

Which of the above mentioned statements is/ are incorrect?
Answer: Only 2 and 3
Notes: Africa is rich in mineral resources. It is the world’s largest producer of diamonds, gold and platinum. South Africa, Zimbabwe and Zaire produce a large portion of the world’s gold. Australia is the largest producer of bauxite in the world. It is a leading producer of gold, diamond, iron ore, tin and nickel. It is also rich in copper, lead, zinc and manganese. The oldest rocks in the world are in Western Australia. They date from 4,300 million years ago, only 300 million years after the earth was formed.