Questions
What is Khetri in the state of Rajasthan famous for?
- Bauxite
- Copper mines
- Gold
- Mica mines
Directions: Match the following minerals with their leading producer.
- 1 - c, 2 - b, 3 - a
- 1 - a, 2 - c, 3 - b
- 1 - b, 2 - a, 3 - c
- 1- c, 2 - a, 3 - b
Directions: For the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) given below, choose the correct alternative.
Assertion (A): Bauxite is the chief ore of aluminium.
Reason (R): Amarkantak plateau is a main area of bauxite deposits in India.
- A is true, R is false
- A is false, R is true
- Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
- Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Directions: Match the following.
- 1 - c, 2 - b, 3 - a
- 1- a, 2 - c, 3 - b
- 1 - b, 2 - c, 3 - a
- 1 - c, 2 - a, 3 - b
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
a. Lignite, bituminous and anthracite are three varieties of coal.
b. Anthracite is the most popular for commercial use.
c. Lignite is the highest quality hard coal.
- Only c
- Only a
- a, b and c
- b and c
Directions: For the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) given below, choose the correct alternative.
Assertion (A): Large reserves of natural gas have been discovered in the Krishna-Godavari Basin.
Reason (R): Andaman and Nicobar islands have large reserves of Petroleum.
- A is true, R is false
- A is false, R is true
- Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
- Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Who studies minerals as a part of earth’s crust for the better understanding of landforms?
- Ecologists
- Geologists
- Scientists
- Geographers
Directions: Match the following.
- 1 - c, 2 - b, 3 - a
- 1 - a, 2 - c, 3 - b
- 1- b, 2 - c, 3 - a
- 1 - c, 2 - a, 3 - b
Which of the following is a non-renewable source of energy?
- Sun
- Natural gas
- Wind
- Tidal energy
Directions: For the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) given below, choose the correct alternative.
Assertion (A): Mumbai High is the major producer of petroleum in India.
Reason (R): India meets nearly 30% of its total energy requirements through imports.
- A is true, R is false
- A is false, R is true
- Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
- Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.