Welcome to your Minerals and Energy resources (Quiz)

1. 
Why is copper widely used in industries?

2. 
Which of the following energy sources is most widely used in rural India?

3. 
Solar photovoltaic technology converts sunlight into:

4. 
Which of the following minerals is used in toothpaste to reduce cavities?

5. 
What accounts for three-fourths of the total value of metallic minerals produced in India?

6. 
In which geological formations is limestone commonly found?

7. 
Which mineral is formed through the decomposition of surface rocks and removal of soluble materials?

8. 
The primary reserves of lignite coal in India are located in:

9. 
What is the primary use of metallurgical coal?

10. 
What is limestone primarily used for?

11. 
What is geothermal energy?

12. 
Through which port is iron ore from the Maharashtra-Goa belt exported?

13. 
What are some hazards faced by miners?

14. 
Why are minerals indispensable in human life?

15. 
The first cross-country gas pipeline in India, Hazira-Vijaipur-Jagdishpur (HVJ), was constructed by:

16. 
Which property is NOT typically used by geologists to classify minerals?

17. 
Which minerals are largely derived from ocean waters?

18. 
How do minerals like gypsum and sodium salt form?

19. 
The largest wind farm cluster in India is located between:

20. 
Which valley in Himachal Pradesh has a geothermal energy project?

21. 
What is the role of geographers in studying minerals?

22. 
What is a key characteristic of Kudremukh iron ore deposits?

23. 
The Koderma-Gaya-Hazaribagh belt is known for which mineral?

24. 
Which regions in India are rich in bauxite deposits?

25. 
: What type of rock contains most of India's coal and metallic mineral reserves?

26. 
What is the main reason for discouraging the use of dung cakes as fuel?

27. 
Why are the Bailadila hills named so?

28. 
Why is energy conservation crucial for India?

29. 
Why is aluminium considered an important metal?

30. 
What is the main source of metals used in daily life?

31. 
Which of the following states is NOT a leading producer of copper in India?

32. 
Which of the following regions is not suitable for tidal energy in India?

33. 
Which iron ore belt in India is famous for exporting iron ore to Japan and South Korea?

34. 
Which iron ore is considered the finest and has excellent magnetic qualities?

35. 
Which region in India is known for its lignite reserves?

36. 
What environmental issues are caused by mining?

37. 
What are veins and lodes in mineral formation?

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

41. 
What is 'rat-hole mining'?

42. 
How much manganese is required to manufacture one tonne of steel?

43. 
Why is mica indispensable in the electric and electronic industries?

44. 
Where is the geothermal energy project in Ladakh located?

45. 
Which type of coal is the highest quality and hardest?

46. 
What is the key characteristic of anthracite coal?

47. 
How is coal classified based on its formation and properties?

48. 
Which state in India is known for mica production around Ajmer?

49. 
Minerals are deposited and accumulated in the stratas of which of the following rocks?

50. 
What is the primary energy source for rural households in India?

51. 
Mumbai High is associated with the production of:

52. 
Which state is the leading producer of wind energy in India?

53. 
Which of the following is a characteristic of lignite coal?

54. 
Which of the following is considered a non-renewable source of energy?

55. 
Which of the following minerals is NOT commonly found in placer deposits?

56. 
How is iron ore from the Kudremukh mines transported to the port near Mangaluru?

57. 
The Krishna-Godavari basin is known for its reserves of:

58. 
Who would focus on the relationship between mineral distribution and regional development?

59. 
What does the quote β€œEnergy saved is energy produced” imply?

60. 
From which substance is aluminium obtained?

61. 
Why is conservation of mineral resources essential?

62. 
Which type of coal is primarily used in the smelting of iron in blast furnaces?

63. 
What are 'placer deposits'?

64. 
Who is more likely to study the physical and chemical conditions of mineral formation?

65. 
In which of the following states is uranium found in India?

66. 
What steps can be taken to conserve mineral resources?

67. 
What is the primary use of manganese in industries?

68. 
Which geological age is associated with India's major coal resources?

69. 
Which region in India is known for its tertiary coal deposits?

70. 
The Monazite sands of Kerala are rich in: