Minerals & Industries — Set 3
Jharkhand GK · खनिज और उद्योग · Questions 21–30 of 160
Dhanbad is commonly known by which title related to its dominant industry?
Correct Answer: B. Coal Capital of India
Dhanbad is commonly known as the 'Coal Capital of India' due to its massive coal deposits and coal mining activities in the Jharia coalfield. The city's economy is dominated by coal mining, coal trade, and coal-related industries. BCCL (Bharat Coking Coal Limited) is headquartered in Dhanbad.
The Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) was established to harness the Damodar river basin in Jharkhand. In which year?
Correct Answer: B. 1948
The Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) was established in 1948, modelled on the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) of the USA. It was one of India's first multi-purpose river valley projects, harnessing the Damodar River for flood control, irrigation, and power generation. The DVC operates thermal and hydel power stations across Jharkhand and West Bengal.
NTPC Patratu is a major power plant in Jharkhand. What does NTPC stand for?
Correct Answer: A. National Thermal Power Corporation
NTPC stands for National Thermal Power Corporation, India's largest power utility company. The Patratu Super Thermal Power Station in Jharkhand is a major power generation facility. NTPC Patratu is being expanded through NTPC-JBVNL joint venture and will significantly boost power supply to Jharkhand.
The Subarnarekha river flows through Jharkhand and is significant for what reason?
Correct Answer: B. It has gold particles in its sand, giving it the name 'Stream of Gold'
The Subarnarekha river gets its name from Sanskrit words meaning 'golden streak' or 'stream of gold' because gold particles have been found in its sands. The river originates near Ranchi in Jharkhand and flows through Jharkhand and Odisha before joining the Bay of Bengal. Traditionally, Adivasi communities panned for gold from the river sands.
The Barakar river in Jharkhand is significant for which reason?
Correct Answer: B. It flows through the Jharia coalfield and is associated with the Damodar river system
The Barakar river is a tributary of the Damodar River and flows through the heart of the Jharia coalfield in Jharkhand. The Damodar-Barakar river system has massive coal deposits in its basin, which is why the region became India's most important coal mining area. The Maithon Dam on the Barakar is part of the DVC multipurpose project.
Kyanite, a mineral used in refractory products, is found in significant quantities in which area of Jharkhand?
Correct Answer: A. Singhbhum (especially Lapsa Buru and surrounding area)
Kyanite is found in significant quantities in the Singhbhum district of Jharkhand, particularly in the Lapsa Buru and surrounding areas. Jharkhand has some of India's largest kyanite deposits. Kyanite is used in manufacturing refractory products for steel furnaces, spark plugs, and ceramic products.
Which river is known as the 'Sorrow of Bengal' due to its flooding, flowing through Jharkhand?
Correct Answer: B. Damodar
The Damodar River was historically known as the 'Sorrow of Bengal' due to its devastating floods that regularly inundated the Bengal plains. The Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) was established in 1948 primarily to control these floods through a series of dams. The Damodar originates in Jharkhand's Palamu district and flows through Jharkhand and West Bengal.
TATA Steel Jamshedpur produces which main types of steel products?
Correct Answer: B. Flat and long products (hot-rolled, cold-rolled, coated steel)
Tata Steel Jamshedpur produces a wide range of flat products (hot-rolled coils, cold-rolled coils, coated sheets) and long products (wire rods, structural sections, rebars). The plant supplies steel to automotive, construction, packaging, and engineering industries. Tata Steel Jamshedpur is known for producing some of India's highest quality automotive-grade steel.
India's first steel plant was established at Jamshedpur. When did it start production?
Correct Answer: B. 1912
Though Tata Steel (TISCO) was incorporated in 1907, actual steel production at Jamshedpur began in 1912. The first steel was produced on December 27, 1911 (often cited as the foundation date of operations). This made Jamshedpur's steel plant the first integrated steel plant in Asia to produce commercial steel.
Jharkhand is classified as a mineral-rich state. Approximately what percentage of India's mineral wealth is found in Jharkhand?
Correct Answer: B. 25-40%
Jharkhand is estimated to hold approximately 25-40% of India's total mineral reserves, making it one of the richest mineral states in the country. The state has significant reserves of coal, mica, uranium, iron ore, copper, kyanite, graphite, and other minerals. This mineral wealth has made Jharkhand a focus of industrial activity since British times.