Minerals & Industries — Set 15
Jharkhand GK · खनिज और उद्योग · Questions 141–150 of 160
Which prestigious institution in Dhanbad trains engineers specifically for mining and earth sciences?
Correct Answer: B. IIT (ISM) Dhanbad (Indian Institute of Technology, Indian School of Mines)
IIT (ISM) Dhanbad (formerly Indian School of Mines) is India's premier institution for mining engineering, petroleum engineering, geology, and related earth sciences. Established in 1926, it was the country's first technical institute focused on mining. IIT (ISM) graduates have led India's mining, petroleum, and geological survey organisations.
The Tenughat Thermal Power Station (TTPS) in Bokaro uses coal from which source?
Correct Answer: B. Local Jharkhand coal from CCL and BCCL mines
The Tenughat Thermal Power Station (TTPS) primarily uses coal from local CCL and BCCL mines in Jharkhand. The proximity to the Jharkhand coalfields provides significant cost advantage for power generation. TTPS is an important source of power for Jharkhand's industrial and domestic electricity consumers.
The 'Steel Salami' (Steel Slice) approach used by Tata Steel refers to what management philosophy?
Correct Answer: B. Incremental cost reduction and efficiency improvements through continuous improvement (Kaizen-type approach)
Tata Steel Jamshedpur is known for its continuous improvement and lean manufacturing culture, sometimes described as 'continuous improvement' or 'Kaizen'-style operations management. The plant has consistently improved efficiency, reduced costs, and improved quality over decades. Tata Steel Jamshedpur has won multiple Deming Prizes for quality management.
The Gomoh Junction in Jharkhand is historically significant as a railway junction in the coal belt. In which district is it?
Correct Answer: C. Dhanbad
Gomoh Junction (now called Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Gomoh Junction) is located in Dhanbad district, Jharkhand. It is historically significant as the railway junction in the heart of the Jharia coalfield and was used for coal transportation. It is also historically noted as the station where Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose boarded a train during his famous escape from Calcutta in 1941.
XLRI — Xavier School of Management is located in which city of Jharkhand?
Correct Answer: C. Jamshedpur
XLRI (Xavier School of Management), one of India's most prestigious management institutions, is located in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand. Established in 1949 by Jesuit priests, XLRI was started to serve the management needs of the Tata Steel and other industries in Jamshedpur. XLRI is consistently ranked among India's top 5 business schools.
Jharkhand state's major mineral — Coal — faces what long-term challenge?
Correct Answer: B. Climate change and global decarbonisation shift reducing long-term coal demand
Coal, Jharkhand's most important mineral, faces the long-term challenge of global decarbonisation and the energy transition away from fossil fuels. As India and the world shift towards renewable energy, thermal coal demand is projected to decline. Jharkhand needs to diversify its economy to prepare for a post-coal future, even as coking coal for steel may remain important longer.
The Coking Coal Ministry in India is which ministry?
Correct Answer: B. Ministry of Coal
The Ministry of Coal, Government of India, oversees coal mining policy, licensing, and coal sector companies including Coal India Limited and its subsidiaries (BCCL and CCL in Jharkhand). The Ministry of Mines handles other minerals like iron ore, mica, and uranium. The Ministry of Steel coordinates steel industry policy including steel plant operations.
The Jharkhand Mineral Development Corporation (JMDC) is associated with what function?
Correct Answer: B. Exploration, survey, and development of mineral resources in Jharkhand's public sector interest
The Jharkhand Mineral Development Corporation (JMDC) is a state government enterprise that conducts mineral exploration, surveys, and development activities to maximise the benefit of Jharkhand's mineral resources for the state. It also develops stone quarrying, sand mining, and other minor minerals. JMDC works alongside the Mines and Geology Department of Jharkhand.
The Sundergarh district (adjacent to Jharkhand in Odisha) has dolomite deposits that are also related to which Jharkhand industry?
Correct Answer: B. Steel industry (dolomite used as flux in steel making)
Dolomite (magnesium limestone) is used as a flux in steel making and furnace lining in the steel industry. Dolomite deposits in Jharkhand and adjacent areas (including Sundergarh in Odisha) supply the steel plants of Jamshedpur and Bokaro. Jharkhand's own dolomite deposits are found in West Singhbhum and adjoining areas.
Jharkhand's Tata Steel and BCCL together contribute significantly to which Indian government's mineral royalty and tax revenues?
Correct Answer: B. Both Jharkhand state revenues (royalties) and central government revenues (corporate tax)
Tata Steel, BCCL, CCL, and other mining companies in Jharkhand contribute both to the Jharkhand state government through mineral royalties and to the central government through corporate income tax, GST, and other levies. These revenues are significant components of both Jharkhand's and India's fiscal position. Ensuring fair royalty rates for Jharkhand has been a political issue.