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