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UPSC Prelims 2025 Paper-I 📅 25 May, 2025

In the context of electric vehicle batteries, consider the following elements:
I. Cobalt
II. Graphite
III. Lithium
IV. Nickel.

How many of the above usually make up battery cathodes?

A
Only one
B
Only two
C
Only three
D
All the four
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UPSC Prelims
2025 • 25 May, 2025 • Paper-I
In the context of electric vehicle batteries, consider the following elements:
I. Cobalt
II. Graphite
III. Lithium
IV. Nickel.

How many of the above usually make up battery cathodes?
Correct Answer
Only three
Lithium, Cobalt, and Nickel are widely used to manufacture the cathode (positive electrode) in lithium-ion batteries. Graphite is predominantly used as the mate......
💡 Analysis & Explanation
Introduction
Lithium, Cobalt, and Nickel are widely used to manufacture the cathode (positive electrode) in lithium-ion batteries. Graphite is predominantly used as the material for the anode (negative electrode). Therefore, three elements apply.