Welcome to your Minerals and Energy resources (Quiz)
1. What is a key characteristic of Kudremukh iron ore deposits?
2. Which iron ore belt in India is famous for exporting iron ore to Japan and South Korea?
3. Which of the following minerals is used in toothpaste to reduce cavities?
4. Why is copper widely used in industries?
5. Which of the following is a characteristic of lignite coal?
6. Why are minerals indispensable in human life?
7. Which region in India is known for its lignite reserves?
8. Which of the following minerals is NOT commonly found in placer deposits?
9. Minerals are deposited and accumulated in the stratas of which of the following rocks?
10. Which of the following is considered a non-renewable source of energy?
11. What steps can be taken to conserve mineral resources?
12. What is the main reason for discouraging the use of dung cakes as fuel?
13. What is the role of geographers in studying minerals?
14. Through which port is iron ore from the Maharashtra-Goa belt exported?
15. How is coal classified based on its formation and properties?
16. What are veins and lodes in mineral formation?
17. How is iron ore from the Kudremukh mines transported to the port near Mangaluru?
18. From which substance is aluminium obtained?
19. In which geological formations is limestone commonly found?
20. Who would focus on the relationship between mineral distribution and regional development?
21. The Krishna-Godavari basin is known for its reserves of:
22. Which of the following energy sources is most widely used in rural India?
23. The first cross-country gas pipeline in India, Hazira-Vijaipur-Jagdishpur (HVJ), was constructed by:
24. The largest wind farm cluster in India is located between:
25. How much manganese is required to manufacture one tonne of steel?
26. What is the primary energy source for rural households in India?
27. The primary reserves of lignite coal in India are located in:
28. Which type of coal is the highest quality and hardest?
29. Which minerals are largely derived from ocean waters?
30. Why is mica indispensable in the electric and electronic industries?
31. What are 'placer deposits'?
32. Which mineral is formed through the decomposition of surface rocks and removal of soluble materials?
33. The Koderma-Gaya-Hazaribagh belt is known for which mineral?
34. Why are the Bailadila hills named so?
35. Solar photovoltaic technology converts sunlight into:
36. : What type of rock contains most of India's coal and metallic mineral reserves?
37. Which region in India is known for its tertiary coal deposits?
38. Which one of the following minerals is contained in the Monazite sand?
39. Why is the use of dung cake being discouraged in rural areas?
40. What are some hazards faced by miners?
41. How do minerals like gypsum and sodium salt form?
42. Who is more likely to study the physical and chemical conditions of mineral formation?
43. Which regions in India are rich in bauxite deposits?
44. Which iron ore is considered the finest and has excellent magnetic qualities?
45. Why is conservation of mineral resources essential?
46. What is the main source of metals used in daily life?
47. What is 'rat-hole mining'?
48. Koderma, in Jharkhand is the leading producer of which one of the following minerals?
49. Which property is NOT typically used by geologists to classify minerals?
50. What does the quote “Energy saved is energy produced” imply?
51. Which state in India is known for mica production around Ajmer?
52. In which of the following states is uranium found in India?
53. What is the key characteristic of anthracite coal?
54. What accounts for three-fourths of the total value of metallic minerals produced in India?
55. Mumbai High is associated with the production of:
56. The Monazite sands of Kerala are rich in:
57. Why is energy conservation crucial for India?
58. Which geological age is associated with India's major coal resources?
59. What is limestone primarily used for?
60. What is the primary use of manganese in industries?
61. What environmental issues are caused by mining?
62. Which of the following regions is not suitable for tidal energy in India?
63. Which of the following states is NOT a leading producer of copper in India?
64. Why is aluminium considered an important metal?
65. Which state is the leading producer of wind energy in India?
66. Which type of coal is primarily used in the smelting of iron in blast furnaces?
67. What is geothermal energy?
68. What is the primary use of metallurgical coal?
69. Which valley in Himachal Pradesh has a geothermal energy project?
70. Where is the geothermal energy project in Ladakh located?
