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(D) The Earth is divided into different zones based on the affinity of elements for different phases. $1$. $Lithophil$ elements are found in the silic

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(D) The Earth is divided into different zones based on the affinity of elements for different phases. $1$. $Lithophil$ elements are found in the silicate layer (crust). $2$. $Calcophil$ (or $Chalcophil$) elements are found in the sulphide layer. $3$. $Siderophil$ elements are iron-loving elements that are primarily found in the Earth's core,which is composed mainly of iron and nickel. Therefore,the region where main metals (like $Fe$,$Ni$) are concentrated is the $Siderophil$ zone. The correct option is $(d)$.

List-$I$	List-$II$
$(a)$ Sphalerite	$(i)$ $FeCO_3$
$(b)$ Calamine	$(ii)$ $PbS$
$(c)$ Galena	$(iii)$ $ZnCO_3$
$(d)$ Siderite	$(iv)$ $ZnS$

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Match List-$I$ with List-$II$:

List-$I$ List-$II$

$(a)$ Sphalerite $(i)$ $FeCO_3$

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