Welcome to your Minerals and Energy resources (Quiz)

1. 
Which state in India is known for mica production around Ajmer?

2. 
Which property is NOT typically used by geologists to classify minerals?

3. 
Which state is the leading producer of wind energy in India?

4. 
Why is aluminium considered an important metal?

5. 
Which minerals are largely derived from ocean waters?

6. 
Mumbai High is associated with the production of:

7. 
The largest wind farm cluster in India is located between:

8. 
The first cross-country gas pipeline in India, Hazira-Vijaipur-Jagdishpur (HVJ), was constructed by:

9. 
Which type of coal is the highest quality and hardest?

10. 
Which valley in Himachal Pradesh has a geothermal energy project?

11. 
Which of the following minerals is used in toothpaste to reduce cavities?

12. 
Who is more likely to study the physical and chemical conditions of mineral formation?

13. 
What is limestone primarily used for?

14. 
Which of the following minerals is NOT commonly found in placer deposits?

15. 
Why are the Bailadila hills named so?

16. 
The Monazite sands of Kerala are rich in:

17. 
Which mineral is formed through the decomposition of surface rocks and removal of soluble materials?

18. 
Which iron ore is considered the finest and has excellent magnetic qualities?

19. 
How do minerals like gypsum and sodium salt form?

20. 
Why is the use of dung cake being discouraged in rural areas?

21. 
Minerals are deposited and accumulated in the stratas of which of the following rocks?

22. 
What is the main source of metals used in daily life?

23. 
What is the key characteristic of anthracite coal?

24. 
What are some hazards faced by miners?

25. 
Which regions in India are rich in bauxite deposits?

26. 
Solar photovoltaic technology converts sunlight into:

27. 
Koderma, in Jharkhand is the leading producer of which one of the following minerals?

28. 
From which substance is aluminium obtained?

29. 
The Krishna-Godavari basin is known for its reserves of:

30. 
What accounts for three-fourths of the total value of metallic minerals produced in India?

31. 
Why is conservation of mineral resources essential?

32. 
Which one of the following minerals is contained in the Monazite sand?

33. 
Which region in India is known for its tertiary coal deposits?

34. 
What is the primary energy source for rural households in India?

35. 
Which geological age is associated with India's major coal resources?

36. 
Which of the following is a characteristic of lignite coal?

37. 
What are 'placer deposits'?

38. 
What is a key characteristic of Kudremukh iron ore deposits?

39. 
What is 'rat-hole mining'?

40. 
What is the main reason for discouraging the use of dung cakes as fuel?

41. 
Who would focus on the relationship between mineral distribution and regional development?

42. 
The primary reserves of lignite coal in India are located in:

43. 
Which type of coal is primarily used in the smelting of iron in blast furnaces?

44. 
Which of the following is considered a non-renewable source of energy?

45. 
What does the quote “Energy saved is energy produced” imply?

46. 
The Koderma-Gaya-Hazaribagh belt is known for which mineral?

47. 
What is geothermal energy?

48. 
Through which port is iron ore from the Maharashtra-Goa belt exported?

49. 
Where is the geothermal energy project in Ladakh located?

50. 
Which of the following energy sources is most widely used in rural India?

51. 
What steps can be taken to conserve mineral resources?

52. 
In which of the following states is uranium found in India?

53. 
Which of the following states is NOT a leading producer of copper in India?

54. 
What environmental issues are caused by mining?

55. 
What is the primary use of manganese in industries?

56. 
What is the role of geographers in studying minerals?

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

58. 
Why is copper widely used in industries?

59. 
How is coal classified based on its formation and properties?

60. 
Why are minerals indispensable in human life?

61. 
What is the primary use of metallurgical coal?

62. 
Which of the following regions is not suitable for tidal energy in India?

63. 
Why is mica indispensable in the electric and electronic industries?

64. 
Why is energy conservation crucial for India?

65. 
How is iron ore from the Kudremukh mines transported to the port near Mangaluru?

66. 
Which region in India is known for its lignite reserves?

67. 
What are veins and lodes in mineral formation?

68. 
: What type of rock contains most of India's coal and metallic mineral reserves?

69. 
In which geological formations is limestone commonly found?

70. 
Which iron ore belt in India is famous for exporting iron ore to Japan and South Korea?