Welcome to your Minerals and Energy resources (Quiz)

1. 
Which region in India is known for its tertiary coal deposits?

2. 
Minerals are deposited and accumulated in the stratas of which of the following rocks?

3. 
What does the quote “Energy saved is energy produced” imply?

4. 
Through which port is iron ore from the Maharashtra-Goa belt exported?

5. 
Which valley in Himachal Pradesh has a geothermal energy project?

6. 
Which one of the following minerals is contained in the Monazite sand?

7. 
How is coal classified based on its formation and properties?

8. 
Which property is NOT typically used by geologists to classify minerals?

9. 
What is the primary use of manganese in industries?

10. 
Why is energy conservation crucial for India?

11. 
What accounts for three-fourths of the total value of metallic minerals produced in India?

12. 
What is the role of geographers in studying minerals?

13. 
What are veins and lodes in mineral formation?

14. 
What is a key characteristic of Kudremukh iron ore deposits?

15. 
What is the key characteristic of anthracite coal?

16. 
Solar photovoltaic technology converts sunlight into:

17. 
Koderma, in Jharkhand is the leading producer of which one of the following minerals?

18. 
How is iron ore from the Kudremukh mines transported to the port near Mangaluru?

19. 
: What type of rock contains most of India's coal and metallic mineral reserves?

20. 
Which of the following minerals is used in toothpaste to reduce cavities?

21. 
What steps can be taken to conserve mineral resources?

22. 
From which substance is aluminium obtained?

23. 
In which of the following states is uranium found in India?

24. 
Who would focus on the relationship between mineral distribution and regional development?

25. 
Why is mica indispensable in the electric and electronic industries?

26. 
Why are minerals indispensable in human life?

27. 
What is the primary energy source for rural households in India?

28. 
The Krishna-Godavari basin is known for its reserves of:

29. 
Why is the use of dung cake being discouraged in rural areas?

30. 
Why is conservation of mineral resources essential?

31. 
Which region in India is known for its lignite reserves?

32. 
Which type of coal is primarily used in the smelting of iron in blast furnaces?

33. 
Which mineral is formed through the decomposition of surface rocks and removal of soluble materials?

34. 
Mumbai High is associated with the production of:

35. 
Which state is the leading producer of wind energy in India?

36. 
Why is copper widely used in industries?

37. 
Which type of coal is the highest quality and hardest?

38. 
In which geological formations is limestone commonly found?

39. 
What are 'placer deposits'?

40. 
The primary reserves of lignite coal in India are located in:

41. 
What is the primary use of metallurgical coal?

42. 
Which of the following minerals is NOT commonly found in placer deposits?

43. 
What is the main reason for discouraging the use of dung cakes as fuel?

44. 
Which of the following energy sources is most widely used in rural India?

45. 
Which iron ore belt in India is famous for exporting iron ore to Japan and South Korea?

46. 
The Monazite sands of Kerala are rich in:

47. 
The largest wind farm cluster in India is located between:

48. 
Which minerals are largely derived from ocean waters?

49. 
Which of the following is considered a non-renewable source of energy?

50. 
How do minerals like gypsum and sodium salt form?

51. 
Where is the geothermal energy project in Ladakh located?

52. 
What is the main source of metals used in daily life?

53. 
What is 'rat-hole mining'?

54. 
What are some hazards faced by miners?

55. 
What environmental issues are caused by mining?

56. 
Which geological age is associated with India's major coal resources?

57. 
How much manganese is required to manufacture one tonne of steel?

58. 
Why is aluminium considered an important metal?

59. 
Who is more likely to study the physical and chemical conditions of mineral formation?

60. 
What is geothermal energy?

61. 
Which of the following regions is not suitable for tidal energy in India?

62. 
Which state in India is known for mica production around Ajmer?

63. 
Which regions in India are rich in bauxite deposits?

64. 
Which of the following is a characteristic of lignite coal?

65. 
The Koderma-Gaya-Hazaribagh belt is known for which mineral?

66. 
The first cross-country gas pipeline in India, Hazira-Vijaipur-Jagdishpur (HVJ), was constructed by:

67. 
Which of the following states is NOT a leading producer of copper in India?

68. 
What is limestone primarily used for?

69. 
Why are the Bailadila hills named so?

70. 
Which iron ore is considered the finest and has excellent magnetic qualities?