Minerals & Industries — Set 11
Jharkhand GK · खनिज और उद्योग · Questions 101–110 of 160
The Coal Mines Provident Fund Organisation (CMPFO) is headquartered in which city of Jharkhand?
Correct Answer: B. Dhanbad
The Coal Mines Provident Fund Organisation (CMPFO), which manages social security benefits for coal mine workers, is headquartered in Dhanbad, Jharkhand. This reflects Dhanbad's central position in India's coal mining industry. CMPFO manages provident fund, pension, and insurance benefits for millions of coal mine workers and their families.
Jharkhand's Deoghar district has which industrial significance?
Correct Answer: B. Rajmahal coal deposits and also cement industry
Deoghar district in the Santhal Parganas has coal deposits in the Rajmahal coalfield area and limestone deposits that support a cement industry. The district is also a major pilgrimage destination (Baidyanath Dham) creating a services economy. ECL operates coal mines in the Rajmahal coalfield which extends into parts of Deoghar.
The Parej East open cast coal mine in Jharkhand was famous for what controversy?
Correct Answer: C. Displacement of Oraon tribal families and subsequent rehabilitation issues
The Parej East open cast coal mine in Jharkhand (operated by BCCL) gained notoriety for the displacement of Oraon and other tribal communities and the inadequate rehabilitation provided. World Bank involvement in financing the mine led to international scrutiny of displacement and rehabilitation standards. The case became a landmark in discussions about corporate responsibility in mining projects affecting tribal communities.
Which steel plant expansion project in Jharkhand (Bokaro) involves SAIL and which state government?
Correct Answer: C. Central government-SAIL joint investment in Bokaro expansion
SAIL has been working with central government investment support to expand Bokaro Steel Plant's capacity. The Bokaro expansion plan aims to increase crude steel capacity from about 4 MT to 7 MT and beyond. Such expansions require significant capital investment in new blast furnaces, steel melting shops, and rolling mills.
The mineral chromite, found in Jharkhand's Singhbhum, is primarily used in which industry?
Correct Answer: B. Stainless steel and alloy steel production
Chromite (chromium ore) is primarily used in the production of stainless steel and alloy steel, where chromium provides corrosion resistance and hardness. Chromium chemicals derived from chromite are also used in leather tanning, pigments, and wood preservation. Jharkhand's Singhbhum chromite is part of India's limited domestic chromite resources.
The Ranchi Plateau is elevated at what approximate height above sea level?
Correct Answer: B. 600-700 metres
The Ranchi Plateau in the Chota Nagpur region is elevated at approximately 600-700 metres (about 650 m average) above sea level, giving Ranchi a relatively cool climate. This elevation is what makes Ranchi a pleasant city compared to the plains of Bihar and Bengal. The plateau's terrain and ancient Precambrian rocks are characteristic of the Chota Nagpur geological structure.
In Jharkhand, the North Koel river flows through which region?
Correct Answer: B. Palamu and Garhwa districts in western Jharkhand
The North Koel River flows through Palamu and Garhwa districts in western Jharkhand. The proposed North Koel Reservoir Project would dam this river to provide irrigation to the drought-prone Palamu region. Western Jharkhand around Palamu is one of the least developed and most drought-affected areas of the state.
Which river forms the boundary between Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh in certain sections?
Correct Answer: C. North and South Koel (Mahanadi watershed divide)
The South Koel and North Koel river systems form part of the watershed divide that broadly corresponds to the boundary between Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh in certain sections of western Jharkhand. The boundary follows the Chota Nagpur Plateau's ridgelines and river watersheds. The two Koel rivers eventually flow south into Odisha as the Brahmani and Jonk rivers.
Jharkhand's Latehar district has what connection to the mineral and energy sector?
Correct Answer: B. Forest resources and coal deposits (part of CCL mining area)
Latehar district in western Jharkhand has coal deposits within the CCL (Central Coalfields Limited) operational area and significant forest resources. The Betla National Park is located in Latehar. The district's resources include coal, limestone, and forest produce, making it economically important though infrastructurally underdeveloped.
The Steel Plants at Jamshedpur (Tata) and Bokaro (SAIL) together contribute significantly to what?
Correct Answer: B. India's flat steel production — key for automotive and construction industries
Tata Steel Jamshedpur and SAIL Bokaro together are among India's largest producers of flat steel products (hot-rolled and cold-rolled coils) used in automotive, construction, and engineering industries. Together, these two plants produce a significant share of India's total flat steel output. This makes Jharkhand a critical state for India's steel industry and manufacturing sector.