Minerals & Industries — Set 7
Jharkhand GK · खनिज और उद्योग · Questions 61–70 of 160
The Maithon Dam in Jharkhand is built on which river?
Correct Answer: B. Barakar
The Maithon Dam is built on the Barakar River (a tributary of the Damodar) in Dhanbad district of Jharkhand. It is part of the Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) multipurpose project. The dam provides flood control, irrigation water, and hydroelectric power to the region.
Jharkhand's coal contributes to India's power generation significantly. What percentage of India's coal comes from Jharkhand (approximately)?
Correct Answer: B. 20-25%
Jharkhand produces approximately 20-25% of India's total coal production, making it one of the largest coal-producing states. Combined with its massive reserves (largest in India), Jharkhand is crucial to India's energy security. Coal from Jharkhand is transported to power plants across eastern and central India.
The Indian Copper Complex (ICC) at Ghatsila was significant because it was what?
Correct Answer: B. India's largest copper smelting complex for decades
The Indian Copper Complex (ICC) at Ghatsila, operated by Hindustan Copper Limited, was India's largest integrated copper mining and smelting complex for many decades. Copper ore from Mosaboni and other Singhbhum mines was processed at Ghatsila. The complex is now operating at reduced capacity due to exhaustion of ore deposits.
Jharkhand's mineral extraction has caused significant environmental challenges including what?
Correct Answer: B. Underground coal fires, displacement of tribal communities, water pollution, land degradation
Mining in Jharkhand has caused multiple environmental challenges: underground coal fires in Jharia, displacement of tribal communities from mining areas, water pollution from acid mine drainage, land degradation from open-cast mines, and air pollution from industrial activities. These challenges have been the subject of environmental activism and court cases in Jharkhand.
Bokaro Steel City in Jharkhand is also famous for which educational institution?
Correct Answer: C. Bokaro Steel City School (DPS Bokaro)
DPS Bokaro (Delhi Public School, Bokaro Steel City) is one of India's most famous schools, known for producing top-ranked students in competitive examinations like IIT JEE. The school was established to provide quality education to children of SAIL Bokaro Steel Plant employees. DPS Bokaro has a national reputation for academic excellence and has produced many of India's top engineers and professionals.
IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, one of India's premier engineering institutes, specialises in which area?
Correct Answer: B. Mining engineering, geology, petroleum engineering, and earth sciences
IIT (ISM) Dhanbad (Indian Institute of Technology, Indian School of Mines) specialises in mining engineering, geology, petroleum engineering, earth sciences, and related disciplines. It was established in 1926 as the Indian School of Mines to support India's mining industry and later gained IIT status. IIT (ISM) Dhanbad is considered one of India's top institutes for mining and earth sciences education.
The Bokaro River, which gives Bokaro district its name, is a tributary of which river?
Correct Answer: B. Damodar
The Bokaro River is a small river in Jharkhand that is a tributary of the Damodar River. The city and district of Bokaro take their name from this river. The Damodar-Bokaro river system is part of the coal-bearing Gondwana rock formation of the Chota Nagpur Plateau.
What is the name of the disease that has affected communities near Jaduguda uranium mine due to radioactive contamination?
Correct Answer: B. Radiation sickness and birth defects among Jaduguda tribal communities
Communities near the Jaduguda uranium mine in Jharkhand have reported high incidences of cancer, birth defects, and other health problems attributed to radioactive contamination from uranium mining and tailings ponds. Activists and researchers have documented these health impacts on the predominantly tribal communities near the mine. UCIL denies the link between mining and health problems, and the issue remains contested.
The Dhanbad district became the 'Coal Capital' because of which historical event?
Correct Answer: B. Coal mining began in Jharia in the late 1800s and developed into India's largest coalfield
Coal mining in the Jharia area of Dhanbad began in the late 19th century, around 1894-1895, making it one of India's earliest coal mining areas. The coalfield was systematically developed and became India's largest coking coal reserve. The underground fires, which started in 1916, are a by-product of this long history of intensive coal extraction.
Jharkhand is known for its manganese ore deposits. Where are these primarily found?
Correct Answer: B. West Singhbhum
Manganese ore deposits in Jharkhand are found primarily in West Singhbhum district. Manganese is used as an alloying element in steel production and in the production of batteries, chemicals, and fertilisers. Jharkhand's manganese deposits complement its iron ore resources in supporting the regional steel industry.