Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists: 1. List I (Minerals): I. Mineral oil, II. Copper, III. Manganese, IV. Bauxite 2. List II (Major producer): A) Zambia, B) Guyana, C) Venezuela, D) Gabon Codes:

This question requires matching minerals with their major producers (around the year 2000). 1. Mineral oil (Petroleum): Venezuela has historically been a major producer and possessor of large oil reserves. (I matches C) 2. Copper: Zambia is known for its significant copper production, being part of the African copper belt. (II matches A) 3. Manganese: Gabon is one of the world's leading producers of high-grade manganese ore. (III matches D) 4. Bauxite (Aluminium ore): Guyana has historically been a notable producer of bauxite. (IV matches B) Therefore, the correct matching is I-C, II-A, III-D, IV-B.