Major Minerals — Set 5
Geography · प्रमुख खनिज · Questions 41–50 of 60
Which mineral is the primary source of commercial energy in India?
Correct Answer: B. Coal
Coal is the main source of commercial energy in India, providing about 55% of the total energy. It is primarily used for thermal power generation. India has substantial reserves of coal in the Gondwana and Tertiary regions.
Which variety of iron ore is most important for industrial use due to its quantity, despite slightly lower iron content?
Correct Answer: C. Hematite
Hematite is the most significant industrial iron ore because it is found in larger quantities than magnetite. It contains about 50 to 60 percent metallic iron. It is the backbone of the iron and steel industry in India.
The copper mines of Malanjkhand are situated in which state?
Correct Answer: B. Madhya Pradesh
Malanjkhand in Madhya Pradesh is home to India's largest open-pit copper mine. It produces a large portion of the domestic copper output. Copper is vital for electrical machinery and telecommunications.
Which mineral is found in abundance in the plateau region of Jharkhand, Odisha, and Chhattisgarh?
Correct Answer: D. Iron Ore
The Chota Nagpur plateau and surrounding areas are rich in iron ore deposits. This region forms the industrial heartland of India due to the proximity of coal and iron. Several major steel plants are located in this belt.
Which state is the leading producer of Silver in India?
Correct Answer: D. Rajasthan
Rajasthan is the leading producer of silver in India. Silver is generally found as a byproduct during the refining of lead and zinc ores. It is used in electronics, jewelry, and chemical industries.
What is the primary mineral used as a fuel in nuclear power stations?
Correct Answer: C. Uranium
Uranium is the key fuel used in nuclear reactors to generate electricity. India sources its uranium from places like Jaduguda and Tummalapalle. Nuclear energy is a clean alternative to fossil fuel power.
Which Indian state has the largest reserves of Bauxite?
Correct Answer: A. Odisha
Odisha holds the largest reserves of bauxite in India, concentrated in its eastern ghats. These reserves provide the raw material for large aluminum companies like NALCO. Bauxite mining is crucial for the state's industrial growth.
The Talcher coalfield is located in which state?
Correct Answer: A. Odisha
Talcher is one of the most important coal-producing areas in Odisha. It is situated in the Mahanadi river valley. The coal from here is used for power generation and industrial heating.
Which mineral is known as 'Liquid Sun'?
Correct Answer: B. Petroleum
Petroleum is sometimes poetically called 'Liquid Sun' because it is energy from the sun stored in fossilized remains. It is the most important liquid fuel in the global economy. It drives nearly all modern transportation systems.
Koderma in Jharkhand is the leading producer of which mineral?
Correct Answer: B. Mica
Koderma is known as the 'Mica Capital of India' due to its high-quality deposits. It is the leading producer of mica in the Jharkhand-Bihar mica belt. Mica is essential for the electrical and electronics industries.