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CBSE
Class 12
Geography
India - People and Economy
Mineral and Energy Resources
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Question Bank - Mineral and En...

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Question Bank: Mineral and Energy Resources

This chapter explores the diverse mineral and energy resources of India, highlighting their significance for economic development.

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Question Bank - Mineral and Energy Resources

Q1.

Which type of metallic mineral contains iron?

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Q2.

Which Indian state has the largest reserves of iron ore?

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Q3.

What is the characteristic feature of mineral distribution mentioned in the text?

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Q4.

What minerals are predominantly found in the North-Eastern Plateau Region of India?

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Q5.

Which state is NOT a major producer of manganese in India?

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Q-00088042
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Q6.

Which mineral is associated with the Dharwar system of rocks?

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Q7.

Which belt is characterized by the presence of high-grade iron ore and manganese?

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Q8.

Where are significant petroleum reserves found in India?

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Q9.

What is the primary characteristic of minerals as stated in the chapter?

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Q10.

Which of the following is a non-metallic mineral?

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Q11.

Iron ore in India primarily occurs close to which other type of mineral?

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Q12.

Which of the following states is NOT mentioned as having significant iron mining operations?

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Q13.

The major mineral resources in India occur to the east of a line linking which two cities?

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Q14.

Which of the following is considered a non-ferrous mineral?

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Q15.

Which mineral is extensively used in the cement industry?

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Q16.

In which region is the iron and steel industry primarily concentrated due to mineral availability?

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Q17.

Which of the following statements about the distribution of minerals is true?

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Q18.

Which of the following minerals is primarily associated with metallurgical industries?

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Q19.

Which state in India has the largest reserves of iron ore?

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Q-00088056
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Q20.

Manganese is primarily used in the manufacturing of which product?

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Q-00088057
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Q21.

Which type of energy is derived from biological products?

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Q-00088058
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Q22.

Which of the following minerals is a non-metallic mineral?

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Q23.

What is the primary use of iron ore in industrial applications?

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Q24.

The state of Tamil Nadu is known for producing which of the following?

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Q25.

Which of the following energy sources is considered renewable?

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Q26.

Which region in India is known for significant coal deposits?

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Q27.

The term 'exhaustible resources' refers to which of the following?

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Q28.

Which of the following statements is true regarding metallic minerals?

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Q29.

The process of recycling metals is important because it helps to conserve which type of resource?

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Q30.

In which capacity is geothermal energy primarily used?

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Q-00088067
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Q31.

Which mineral is predominantly used to make ferro alloys?

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Q-00088068
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Q32.

What type of minerals contain iron?

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Q-00088069
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Q33.

Which of the following is a non-metallic mineral?

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Q34.

Which of the following minerals is considered ferrous?

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Q35.

What are fossil fuels classified as?

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Q36.

What characterizes metallic minerals?

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Q37.

Which of the following regions is known for a variety of metallic minerals in India?

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Q38.

Which mineral is primarily used for cement production?

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Q39.

Which type of mineral does bauxite belong to?

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Q40.

What is a common characteristic of metallic minerals in India?

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Q41.

How are non-metallic minerals generally categorized?

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Q42.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of minerals?

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Q43.

Which of the following is the primary iron ore found in India?

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Q44.

What type of rocks are most metallic minerals associated with in India?

Single Answer MCQ
Q-00088081
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Q45.

Which state in India has the largest reserves of iron ore?

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Q46.

In which of the following regions is limestone typically found?

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Q47.

What percentage of total iron ore reserves is found in Odisha, Jharkhand, and Chhattisgarh?

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Q48.

Which of the following does NOT contribute to the classification of minerals?

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Q49.

Which mineral is used primarily for the production of ferro alloys?

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Q50.

Which element is primarily extracted from bauxite?

Single Answer MCQ
Q-00088087
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Q51.

In which geologic formation is manganese primarily associated?

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Q52.

The presence of which mineral is indicative of an area rich in metalliferous deposits?

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Q53.

Which mineral is referred to as 'black gold' due to its economic importance?

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Q54.

What is the main disadvantage of manganese mines located in Maharashtra?

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Q-00088091
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Q55.

Which district in Jharkhand is known for its copper deposits?

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Q56.

Which ferrous mineral is essential for the manufacture of stainless steel?

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Q57.

Which of the following states is not a major producer of iron ore?

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Q58.

What type of iron ore is known for its high iron content and is used extensively worldwide?

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Q59.

Which mineral is the primary input for producing aluminum?

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Q60.

The major deposits of copper in Rajasthan are found in which districts?

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Q61.

What mineral is primarily extracted for use in electrical and electronic industries?

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Q62.

In which states are the important manganese mines located?

Single Answer MCQ
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Q63.

Which mineral is primarily used for the production of aluminum?

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Q64.

Which state in India is the largest producer of bauxite?

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Q65.

In which Indian state is the Singhbhum district located, known for its copper deposits?

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Q66.

Which mineral is used widely in the electrical and electronic industries due to its unique properties?

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Q67.

What characteristic makes copper an essential metal in the electrical industry?

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Q68.

What is the primary disadvantage of manganese mines located in Madhya Pradesh?

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Q69.

Which mineral is notably produced in the lower Hazaribagh plateau of Jharkhand?

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Q70.

Which mineral is primarily associated with laterite rocks in India?

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Q71.

In which district of Madhya Pradesh is important bauxite extraction done?

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Q72.

Which factor significantly impacts the distribution of copper mining in India?

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Q73.

Which of the following states does not produce mica?

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Q74.

What is the significance of bauxite as a non-ferrous mineral?

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Q75.

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

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Q76.

Mica can be effectively identified based on which of the following characteristics?

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Q77.

What is the primary use of nuclear energy in India?

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Q-00088114
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Q78.

Which of the following is a major hydropower project in India?

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Q79.

Which energy resource is considered the cleanest?

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Q80.

What is the main advantage of using wind energy?

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Q-00088117
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Q81.

Which of the following states in India is the largest producer of solar energy?

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Q-00088118
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Q82.

What are the advantages of geothermal energy?

Single Answer MCQ
Q-00088119
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Q83.

Which renewable energy source is most impacted by geographical location?

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Q84.

In terms of energy conservation, what does 'demand-side management' refer to?

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Q85.

Among the following, which fuel is primarily used in thermal power plants?

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Q-00088122
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Q86.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of renewable energy sources?

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Q87.

What is the major drawback of hydropower plants?

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Q88.

Which energy resource has the highest greenhouse gas emissions during its production?

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Q89.

What is a common misconception regarding nuclear energy?

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Q90.

What is the significance of energy diversification for India?

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Q91.

Which of the following represents an emerging technology for energy storage?

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Q92.

Which of the following is a non-conventional energy source?

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Q93.

What mechanism is used to convert wind energy into electrical energy?

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Q94.

Which of the following regions in India is known for its potential in solar energy?

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Q-00088131
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Q95.

Which is an advantage of solar thermal technology over traditional energy sources?

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Q96.

How is solar energy primarily harnessed?

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Q97.

The majority of wind energy in India is harnessed in which state?

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Q-00088134
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Q98.

Which renewable energy source is considered the most effective relative to fossil fuels?

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Q-00088135
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Q99.

What is the main goal of conserving mineral resources?

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Q100.

What is a significant advantage of using biomass as an energy source?

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Q101.

Which of the following is a renewable alternative energy source?

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Q102.

Nuclear energy primarily relies on which two minerals?

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Q-00088139
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Q103.

Which practice can significantly enhance the conservation of metallic minerals?

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Q104.

What type of energy source is geothermal energy classified as?

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Q105.

Why should the export of strategic minerals be minimized?

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Q106.

The initial costs for setting up solar energy systems are categorized as?

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Q107.

What impact does traditional resource use typically have on the environment?

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Q108.

Which non-conventional energy source utilizes organic materials for energy generation?

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Q109.

In terms of mineral conservation, what does 'using substitutes' mean?

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Q-00088146
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Q110.

Which notorious limitation does solar energy face?

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Q111.

Which mineral resource is highlighted as being particularly important for recycling in India?

Single Answer MCQ
Q-00088148
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Q112.

Which term best describes energy sources that are replenished naturally?

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Q113.

What is a key benefit of using bio-energy resources?

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Q114.

What role do alternative energy sources play in mineral resource conservation?

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Q115.

Which action is NOT recommended for mineral conservation?

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Q116.

How can environmental degradation due to conventional mining practices be mitigated?

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Q117.

What is a primary reason for promoting the use of scrap metals?

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Q118.

Which is NOT a strategy for sustainable mineral resource management?

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Q-00088155
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Q119.

Which non-conventional source of energy is most sustainable?

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