Welcome to your Minerals and Energy resources (Quiz)

1. 
Who is more likely to study the physical and chemical conditions of mineral formation?

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

3. 
What is a key characteristic of Kudremukh iron ore deposits?

4. 
Koderma, in Jharkhand is the leading producer of which one of the following minerals?

5. 
What does the quote “Energy saved is energy produced” imply?

6. 
What are some hazards faced by miners?

7. 
The Koderma-Gaya-Hazaribagh belt is known for which mineral?

8. 
Which type of coal is primarily used in the smelting of iron in blast furnaces?

9. 
Why is conservation of mineral resources essential?

10. 
: What type of rock contains most of India's coal and metallic mineral reserves?

11. 
What is 'rat-hole mining'?

12. 
Which valley in Himachal Pradesh has a geothermal energy project?

13. 
Why is aluminium considered an important metal?

14. 
Which of the following minerals is used in toothpaste to reduce cavities?

15. 
Which of the following states is NOT a leading producer of copper in India?

16. 
What is limestone primarily used for?

17. 
Which of the following minerals is NOT commonly found in placer deposits?

18. 
In which geological formations is limestone commonly found?

19. 
What are 'placer deposits'?

20. 
What accounts for three-fourths of the total value of metallic minerals produced in India?

21. 
Which of the following is a characteristic of lignite coal?

22. 
What is the role of geographers in studying minerals?

23. 
Where is the geothermal energy project in Ladakh located?

24. 
The Krishna-Godavari basin is known for its reserves of:

25. 
Why are minerals indispensable in human life?

26. 
Which region in India is known for its tertiary coal deposits?

27. 
How much manganese is required to manufacture one tonne of steel?

28. 
Minerals are deposited and accumulated in the stratas of which of the following rocks?

29. 
Which state is the leading producer of wind energy in India?

30. 
Solar photovoltaic technology converts sunlight into:

31. 
What is geothermal energy?

32. 
How is iron ore from the Kudremukh mines transported to the port near Mangaluru?

33. 
Why is mica indispensable in the electric and electronic industries?

34. 
Who would focus on the relationship between mineral distribution and regional development?

35. 
What is the key characteristic of anthracite coal?

36. 
Why is copper widely used in industries?

37. 
How do minerals like gypsum and sodium salt form?

38. 
The first cross-country gas pipeline in India, Hazira-Vijaipur-Jagdishpur (HVJ), was constructed by:

39. 
Why is the use of dung cake being discouraged in rural areas?

40. 
Which type of coal is the highest quality and hardest?

41. 
From which substance is aluminium obtained?

42. 
Which geological age is associated with India's major coal resources?

43. 
Which mineral is formed through the decomposition of surface rocks and removal of soluble materials?

44. 
What is the main reason for discouraging the use of dung cakes as fuel?

45. 
How is coal classified based on its formation and properties?

46. 
Which of the following is considered a non-renewable source of energy?

47. 
What environmental issues are caused by mining?

48. 
The primary reserves of lignite coal in India are located in:

49. 
Through which port is iron ore from the Maharashtra-Goa belt exported?

50. 
Which iron ore belt in India is famous for exporting iron ore to Japan and South Korea?

51. 
Which state in India is known for mica production around Ajmer?

52. 
The largest wind farm cluster in India is located between:

53. 
Which of the following regions is not suitable for tidal energy in India?

54. 
Which iron ore is considered the finest and has excellent magnetic qualities?

55. 
Which property is NOT typically used by geologists to classify minerals?

56. 
What steps can be taken to conserve mineral resources?

57. 
What is the primary energy source for rural households in India?

58. 
Which one of the following minerals is contained in the Monazite sand?

59. 
Why are the Bailadila hills named so?

60. 
In which of the following states is uranium found in India?

61. 
What is the primary use of manganese in industries?

62. 
What are veins and lodes in mineral formation?

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

64. 
Which region in India is known for its lignite reserves?

65. 
Mumbai High is associated with the production of:

66. 
Which minerals are largely derived from ocean waters?

67. 
The Monazite sands of Kerala are rich in:

68. 
What is the primary use of metallurgical coal?

69. 
What is the main source of metals used in daily life?

70. 
Why is energy conservation crucial for India?