Match List I (Naturally occurring substances) with List II (Elements) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists

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Q: 109 (IAS/1999)
Match List I (Naturally occurring substances) with List II (Elements) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists
List IList II
I. Diamond(A) Calcium
II. Marble(B) Silicon
III. Sand(C) Aluminium
IV. Ruby(D) Carbon

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Science

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IAS

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0,50,37,11,15,11,50

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{'substances': [0, 0, 1, 1], 'elements': [0, 0, 2, 5]}

The correct matching is:

I. Diamond - (D) Carbon

Diamond is a naturally occurring form of carbon, consisting of carbon atoms arranged in a crystal lattice structure.

II. Marble - (A) Calcium

Marble is a metamorphic rock primarily composed of calcium carbonate.

III. Sand - (B) Silicon

Sand is primarily composed of silicon dioxide (SiO2), which is the chemical compound of silicon and oxygen.

IV. Ruby - (C) Aluminium

Ruby is a gemstone consisting of aluminum oxide (Al2O3) with traces of chromium, which gives it its red color.

Therefore, the correct matching is:

I. Diamond - (D) Carbon

II. Marble - (A) Calcium

III. Sand - (B) Silicon

IV. Ruby - (C) Aluminium