5. Minerals and Energy Resources

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1. A homogeneous, naturally occurring substance with a definable internal structure is called:
   A) Rock  |  B) Minerals  |  C) Ore  |  D) Soil
2. Magnetite is the finest iron ore, what is its iron content?
   A) 50%  |  B) 70%  |  C) 40%  |  D) 90%
3. Which is called 'Black Gold'?
   A) Iron  |  B) Coal  |  C) Manganese  |  D) Mica
4. Which is the largest coal-producing state in India?
   A) Odisha  |  B) Jharkhand  |  C) Chhattisgarh  |  D) West Bengal
5. Which mineral is found in Monazite sand?
   A) Gold  |  B) Thorium  |  C) Uranium  |  D) Iron
6. Where is India's oldest Oil Refinery?
   A) Mumbai High  |  B) Digboi (Assam)  |  C) Ankleshwar  |  D) Mathura
7. Which is the largest producer state of Copper?
   A) Rajasthan  |  B) Madhya Pradesh (Balaghat mines)  |  C) Jharkhand  |  D) Karnataka
8. In which industry is Mica mainly used?
   A) Iron industry  |  B) Electric and electronic industries  |  C) Farming  |  D) Cement
9. Solar Energy is which type of energy source?
   A) Non-renewable  |  B) Renewable  |  C) Fossil  |  D) None of these
10. Which is the cheapest method of mining minerals?
    A) Underground mining  |  B) Open-pit mining  |  C) Drilling  |  D) None of these
11. Which is called the 'Mother of Industries'?
    A) Coal  |  B) Iron  |  C) Petroleum  |  D) Gold
12. What is the main raw material for nuclear energy?
    A) Coal  |  B) Uranium and Thorium  |  C) Diesel  |  D) Gas
13. Where is India's largest Wind farm cluster located?
    A) Jaisalmer  |  B) Tamil Nadu (Nagercoil to Madurai)  |  C) Andhra Pradesh  |  D) Gujarat
14. For whose production is Jharia famous?
    A) Oil  |  B) Coal  |  C) Iron  |  D) Mica
15. For what are Khetri mines famous?
    A) Gold  |  B) Copper  |  C) Coal  |  D) Manganese
16. What is the main raw material for the cement industry?
    A) Gypsum  |  B) Limestone  |  C) Coal  |  D) Iron
17. Which metal is obtained from Bauxite?
    A) Copper  |  B) Aluminium  |  C) Iron  |  D) Zinc
18. Which is the highest quality of coal?
    A) Peat  |  B) Lignite  |  C) Bituminous  |  D) Anthracite
19. Why is the conservation of minerals necessary?
    A) They are unlimited  |  B) They are non-renewable and in finite quantity  |  C) They are cheap  |  D) None of these
20. Where is Geothermal energy being used in India?
    A) Rajasthan  |  B) Himachal Pradesh (Manikaran)  |  C) Kerala  |  D) Punjab
21. An example of a Metallic mineral is:
    A) Limestone  |  B) Copper and Iron  |  C) Coal  |  D) Salt
22. An example of a Non-metallic mineral is:
    A) Iron  |  B) Mica and Salt  |  C) Gold  |  D) Silver
23. Which is the best Iron ore belt in 'Bastar' (Chhattisgarh)?
    A) Bellary-Chitradurga  |  B) Bailadila  |  C) Mayurbhanj  |  D) None of these
24. Why is there a bright prospect for solar energy in India?
    A) There is no night here  |  B) India is a tropical country and receives abundant sunlight  |  C) No electricity here  |  D) None of these
25. Coal deposits belong to which two geological ages?
    A) Ancient and New  |  B) Gondwana and Tertiary  |  C) Vedic and Modern  |  D) None of these
26. What does an Offshore oil field mean?
    A) Situated on land  |  B) Situated in deep water away from the coast  |  C) On mountain  |  D) None of these
27. Why is Biogas popular in rural areas?
    A) It increases smoke  |  B) It provides both energy and manure from cattle dung and waste  |  C) It is expensive  |  D) None of these
28. Where are Mica deposits mainly found?
    A) On northern edges of Chota Nagpur plateau  |  B) In Himalayas  |  C) In desert  |  D) None of these
29. The main cause of water pollution during mining is:
    A) Fish  |  B) Acidic water and sediment from mines  |  C) Boats  |  D) None of these
30. Copper is an important mineral because it is:
    A) Good conductor of electricity and ductile  |  B) Very hard  |  C) White in color  |  D) None of these
31. Where are 'Placer deposits' of minerals found?
    A) In rocks  |  B) Base of hills and sands of valley (like gold)  |  C) On trees  |  D) None of these
32. What is the main function of the HVJ pipeline?
    A) To carry water  |  B) Transportation of natural gas (Hazira-Vijaipur-Jagdishpur)  |  C) To carry milk  |  D) None of these
33. Where are minerals found in igneous and metamorphic rocks?
    A) In layers  |  B) In fissures and veins  |  C) On ground  |  D) None of these
34. What is the use of Manganese in the iron and steel industry?
    A) For coloring  |  B) Steel hardening  |  C) For burning  |  D) None of these
35. What is the characteristic of Lignite coal?
    A) It is very hard  |  B) It is a low grade brown and soft coal  |  C) It has no smoke  |  D) None of these
36. From where is the highest production of petroleum (about 63%) in India?
    A) Assam  |  B) Mumbai High  |  C) Gujarat  |  D) Tamil Nadu
37. Why is Natural Gas considered 'environment friendly'?
    A) It is cheap  |  B) It has very low carbon dioxide emissions  |  C) It gives water  |  D) None of these
38. Which is the most suitable area for Tidal Energy in India?
    A) Gulf of Mannar  |  B) Gulf of Khambhat  |  C) Ganga Delta  |  D) None of these
39. Why is mining of minerals called a 'Killer Industry'?
    A) Due to risks of bad air and collapsing mines  |  B) Work is more  |  C) Money is less  |  D) None of these
40. Why is 'energy conservation' necessary for sustainable development?
    A) Energy saved is energy produced  |  B) Energy is unlimited  |  C) To save money  |  D) None of these
41. Which port famous for iron ore exports is in Goa?
    A) Karnataka  |  B) Marmagao  |  C) Odisha  |  D) Kerala
42. Why is Bituminous coal most popular for commercial use?
    A) It is cheap  |  B) It has high heating capacity and is buried deep  |  C) It is red  |  D) None of these
43. Which is the largest source of electricity in India?
    A) Hydro-electricity  |  B) Thermal Power (via coal)  |  C) Solar energy  |  D) Nuclear energy
44. Location of nuclear power centers 'Narora' and 'Tarapur' are respectively:
    A) Rajasthan and Gujarat  |  B) Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra  |  C) Tamil Nadu and Karnataka  |  D) None of these
45. Where is 'Rat-hole' mining prevalent for coal extraction?
    A) Jharkhand  |  B) Meghalaya (Jowai and Cherrapunjee)  |  C) Odisha  |  D) Assam
46. Why is it necessary to promote non-conventional energy sources?
    A) Fossil fuel reserves are exhausting and they reduce pollution  |  B) They are beautiful  |  C) They are free  |  D) None of these
47. In which state is the 'Mayurbhanj and Jhar' belt of iron ore?
    A) Chhattisgarh  |  B) Odisha  |  C) Jharkhand  |  D) Karnataka
48. Which mineral is considered a storehouse of 'Organic energy'?
    A) Coal and Petroleum  |  B) Copper  |  C) Iron  |  D) Gold
49. Limestone is the basic backbone of which industry?
    A) Garment  |  B) Cement Industry  |  C) Sugar  |  D) Paper
50. In which areas of India is the future of solar energy high for sustainable energy?
    A) North-East India  |  B) Western Rajasthan and Gujarat  |  C) Himalayas  |  D) None of these
51. How is the process of mineral renewal?
    A) Very fast  |  B) Extremely slow (takes millions of years)  |  C) Zero  |  D) None of these
52. The major center for Hydro-electricity in India is:
    A) Bhakra Nangal and Damodar Valley  |  B) Coal mines  |  C) Oil wells  |  D) None of these
53. What is mineral 'Gangue'?
    A) Pure mineral  |  B) Impurities present in ore (like dust, soil)  |  C) Group of laborers  |  D) None of these
54. What is India's position in the world in manganese production?
    A) First  |  B) Second  |  C) Third  |  D) Fifth
55. What is India's position in the world in wind power production?
    A) First  |  B) Fourth  |  C) Tenth  |  D) None of these
56. What is the benefit of coal Gasification technology?
    A) Coal does not burn  |  B) Coal can be converted into clean form of energy  |  C) Changes color  |  D) None of these
57. Where are 'turbines' installed for wind power?
    A) Inside houses  |  B) Open high places where wind velocity is high  |  C) Under water  |  D) None of these
58. How are Copper reserves in India?
    A) Extremely abundant  |  B) Deficit (low)  |  C) Medium  |  D) None of these
59. Nuclear minerals like 'Uranium' are found in which Indian states?
    A) Kerala  |  B) Jharkhand and Rajasthan  |  C) Punjab  |  D) Haryana
60. What is the best way to conserve minerals?
    A) Stopping use  |  B) Recycling and reduced wastage  |  C) Throwing away  |  D) None of these