Practice test

Mineral resources - Test Set 1

Review 20 exam-focused questions with detailed explanations, then start the interactive test when you are ready.

20 questions

Questions and explanations

  1. Question 1

    Bundelkhand is famous for production of _________ mineral.
    1. Diamond
    2. Mica
    3. Copper
    4. Iron
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  2. Question 2

    Charnockite found in India is
    1. an igneous rock
    2. a sedimenratry rock
    3. a metamorphic rock
    4. an alluvial deposit
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  3. Question 3

    Which one of the following states does not have much Mineral resources?
    1. Rajasthan
    2. Bihar
    3. Assam
    4. Madhya Pradesh
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  4. Question 4

    Ramagiri Gold field is situated in the State of
    1. Karnataka
    2. Tamil Nadu
    3. Andhra Pradesh
    4. Kerala
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  5. Question 5

    The place famous for Copper is
    1. Khetri
    2. Hazaribagh
    3. Ranchi
    4. Tarapur
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  6. Question 6

    Uranium is mined at Jaduguda in
    1. Rajasthan
    2. Kerala
    3. Jharkhand
    4. Karnataka
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  7. Question 7

    About 85% of the Iron ore production of India is from-
    1. Jharkhand and Odisha
    2. Karnataka and Odisha
    3. Bihar and Madhya Pradesh
    4. Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  8. Question 8

    Copper is produced in
    1. Rajasthan and Bihar
    2. Uttar Pradesh and rajasthan
    3. Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan
    4. Odisha, Rajasthan and Bihar
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  9. Question 9

    Which of the following states is the largest producer of bauxite in India?
    1. Odisha
    2. Jharkhand
    3. Chhattisgarh
    4. Maharashtra
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  10. Question 10

    Which mineral is known as 'Black Gold'?
    1. Graphite
    2. Coal
    3. Mica
    4. Lignite
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  11. Question 11

    Bailadila mines are famous for the extraction of:
    1. Copper
    2. Manganese
    3. Iron Ore
    4. Bauxite
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  12. Question 12

    Which mineral is mainly used in nuclear power generation?
    1. Thorium
    2. Uranium
    3. Plutonium
    4. Beryllium
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  13. Question 13

    Singhbhum belt in Jharkhand is famous for which mineral?
    1. Gold
    2. Uranium
    3. Copper
    4. Limestone
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  14. Question 14

    Which of the following mineral belts is richest in ferrous minerals?
    1. Southern Belt
    2. Central Belt
    3. South-Western Belt
    4. North-Eastern Peninsular Belt
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  15. Question 15

    Which of the following minerals is used to harden stainless steel?
    1. Chromium
    2. Aluminium
    3. Zinc
    4. Tin
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  16. Question 16

    The term "Rat-hole mining" is associated with which Indian state?
    1. Odisha
    2. Meghalaya
    3. Rajasthan
    4. Nagaland
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  17. Question 17

    Khetri mines in Rajasthan are known for:
    1. Mica
    2. Bauxite
    3. Copper
    4. Gold
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  18. Question 18

    The largest reserve of Thorium in India is found in:
    1. Kerala
    2. Andhra Pradesh
    3. Tamil Nadu
    4. Odisha
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  19. Question 19

    Zawar mines are associated with:
    1. Gold
    2. Lead and Zinc
    3. Silver
    4. Mica
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  20. Question 20

    The “Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana” aims to:
    1. Promote scientific mining
    2. Improve mineral export
    3. Welfare of mining-affected people
    4. Increase production of strategic minerals
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here