Mineral and Energy Resources MCQ Class 12 Chapter-5 Book-India-People and Economy

 

Mineral means:

A.  A natural substance 

B.  with chemical and physical properties 

C. Both a and b 

D.  None of these

Which of the following main types of iron ore is found in India?

A.  Hematite

B.  magnetite 

C. Both a and b 

D.  None of these

For which of the following purposes was GAIL established?

A.  For transportation of natural gas

B.  To obtain minerals

C. Both a and b 

D.  None of these

Which of the following minerals is known as brown diamond?

A.  Iron

B.  Manganese

C.  Lignite

D.  Mica

In which of the following states are the major oil fields located?

A. ​ Assam

B.  Bihar 

C. ​ Rajasthan

D.  Kerala

Which of the following is a non-renewable source of energy?

A.  Water

B.  Solar 

C.  Temperature

D.  Wind

At which of the following places the first atomic power station  was established?

A.  Narora 

B.  Rana Pratap Sagar 

C.  Kalpakkam 

D.  Tarapur

Which of the following statements is correct regarding manganese :

A.  Required for smelting iron ore

B.  Used in the manufacture of ferroalloys

C. Both a and b 

D.  None of these

In which year was GAIL established?

A. 1998

B. 1987

C. 1973

D. 1984

The largest producer of bauxite is the state:

A. Chhattisgarh​

B.  Punjab 

C.  Haryana 

D.  Orissa

Which of the following states   is the oldest oil producing state of India?

A.  Kerala

B. Karnataka​

C.  Assam 

D.  Madhya Pradesh

Who among the following carries out systematic survey, prospecting and   exploration of minerals in India?

A.  GSI

B.  NMDC

C. NALCO

D.  ALL OF THE ABOVE

Which of the following minerals is an example of a non-ferrous mineral?

A.  Copper 

B.  Iron 

C. Graphite​

D.  None of these

Which of the following minerals is an example of a non-metallic mineral?

A.  Mica

B.  Iron 

C.  Manganese 

D.  None of these

Which of the following minerals is an example of a fuel mineral?

A.  Copper 

B.  Iron 

C.  Limestone

D.  Coal

Which of the following metals is added to provide strength to jewellery  ?

A.  Copper 

B.  Mica

C.  Iron 

D.  Manganese

Which of the following minerals belongs to ferrous metal minerals?

A.  Gold 

B.  Silver 

C.  Copper 

D.  Manganese

Which of the following states  is the largest producer of iron ore?

A. Odisha​

B.  Kerala

C.  Goa

D. Himachal Pradesh

Which of the following minerals  can be decomposed into thin sheets?

A.  Copper 

B.  Manganese 

C.  Mica

D.  Silver

Which of the following minerals   is used in electric motors and electrical industry?

A.  Iron

B.  Copper 

C.  Manganese 

D.  None of these

Which of the following companies  is the leading coal producing company of the country?

A.  Singareni Collieries

B.  Indian Coal Company 

C.  Tata Iron and Steel Company

D.  None of these

The most important ____ coal field in India   is located in the Damodar Valley:

A.  Lignite

B.  Hematite

C.  Gondwana 

D.  None of these

Which of the following oil producing areas is near Mumbai city?

A.  Moran 

B.  Mumbai High 

C.  Digboi 

D.  None of these

Which of the following devices and lighting use photovoltaic technology?

A.  Solar air heater 

B. Solar heater 

C. Solar lantern 

D.  Bio gas plant

Which is the important mineral used in the production of nuclear energy   ?

A.  Uranium

B.  Thorium

C. Both a and b 

D.  None of these

In which of the following regions is copper found in maximum quantity?

A.    Punjab ​ 

B.  Haryana 

C. Andhra Pradesh

D.  None of these

In which of the following states favourable conditions exist for wind energy?

A.    Rajasthan ​ 

B.     Punjab 

C. Himachal Pradesh 

D.  Odisha

When was the Atomic Energy Commission established?

A. 1947

B. 1948

C. 1988

D. 1976

By what name was the Atomic Energy Commission renamed?

A.  Bhabha Research Center 

B.  Nuclear Research Centre 

C.  Atomic Energy Commission 

D.  None of these