Minerals & Industries — Set 6
Jharkhand GK · खनिज और उद्योग · Questions 51–60 of 160
Khunti district is associated with mica mining but is primarily known for what?
Correct Answer: B. Being the birthplace of Birsa Munda and Munda tribal heritage
While Khunti district has some mineral resources, it is primarily famous as the birthplace of Birsa Munda and the heartland of the Munda tribal community. Khunti was carved from Ranchi district in 2007 partly to give better administrative representation to the Munda-dominated area. The district is named after the town Khunti and has significant tribal cultural heritage.
The Tenughat Thermal Power Station is located in which district of Jharkhand?
Correct Answer: B. Bokaro
The Tenughat Thermal Power Station is located in Bokaro district of Jharkhand, near the Tenughat Dam on the Damodar River. It is a state government-owned power plant that supplies electricity to Jharkhand. The station was established to utilise coal from the nearby Jharia coalfield.
What is the significance of the Sankh river in Jharkhand's mineral geography?
Correct Answer: B. It flows through the iron ore-rich area of Singhbhum region
The Sankh River (also called the South Koel river tributary area) flows through the iron ore-rich areas in the southern part of Jharkhand. The river and its watershed are within the mineral-rich Singhbhum Craton, one of the oldest geological formations in India containing iron ore, copper, and other minerals. The Sankh river joins the South Koel to form the Brahmani river.
Ramgarh district in Jharkhand is known for which industrial activity?
Correct Answer: B. Coal mining (part of Jharia coalfield extension) and thermal power
Ramgarh district is an important coal-producing district in Jharkhand, with coal mines operated by CCL and BCCL. The district also has the Maithon Power Plant and other thermal power facilities. Ramgarh is part of the broader Jharkhand coal belt and plays an important role in the state's energy economy.
The Chandil Dam in Jharkhand is built on which river?
Correct Answer: B. Subarnarekha
The Chandil Dam is built on the Subarnarekha River in Jharkhand's Seraikella-Kharsawan district. It is part of the Subarnarekha Multipurpose Project and provides irrigation water, drinking water, and hydroelectric power. The construction of Chandil Dam displaced several thousand tribal families.
National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) has a major plant at Patratu in Jharkhand. In which district is Patratu?
Correct Answer: B. Ramgarh
Patratu is located in Ramgarh district of Jharkhand. The Patratu Super Thermal Power Station (STPS) is being developed as a joint venture between NTPC and JBVNL (Jharkhand Bijli Vitran Nigam Limited) to generate 4,000 MW of power. Patratu is strategically located near the coal-bearing areas of Jharkhand.
Which public sector steel company operates the Bokaro Steel Plant?
Correct Answer: C. SAIL (Steel Authority of India Limited)
SAIL (Steel Authority of India Limited) operates the Bokaro Steel Plant in Jharkhand. Bokaro is one of SAIL's five integrated steel plants. SAIL Bokaro produces flat steel products, primarily hot-rolled and cold-rolled coils, which are supplied to automotive, engineering, and construction industries.
The Jharia Master Plan was prepared to address which major problem in Jharkhand?
Correct Answer: B. Rehabilitation of residents affected by Jharia coalfield underground fires
The Jharia Master Plan was prepared by BCCL and the government to rehabilitate residents living in areas affected by underground coal fires in the Jharia coalfield. The fires, burning since 1916, have made thousands of homes unsafe for habitation. The plan involves relocating affected families to a new township called Belgaria near Dhanbad.
Which major industrial complex near Jamshedpur produces industrial chemicals and is associated with Tata Group?
Correct Answer: C. TATA Cummins and associated chemical industries in the Jamshedpur complex
The Jamshedpur industrial complex includes several Tata Group companies beyond Tata Steel, including Tata Cummins (diesel engines), Tata Motors (commercial vehicles), and associated chemical and engineering firms. The integrated industrial ecosystem of Jamshedpur makes it a self-contained industrial city. These industries use the steel, electricity, and infrastructure developed by Tata Steel.
Corundum (aluminium oxide) found in Jharkhand has which main use?
Correct Answer: B. Abrasives and refractory materials
Corundum (aluminium oxide) is used primarily as an abrasive material in grinding wheels, sandpaper, and cutting tools, and also in refractory materials for high-temperature furnace linings. Jharkhand has corundum deposits in Giridih and surrounding areas. Natural corundum includes gems like ruby and sapphire at their purest forms.