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Minerals and Ores

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Minerals and ores encompass the extraction, identification, and economic significance of naturally occurring crystalline substances. Topics cover specific ores like cinnabar and bauxite, alongside global mineral resource distribution. Candidates preparing for general awareness and geography sections should review these questions to master regional and global mineral reserves.

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Minerals and Ores Questions

Multiple choice

Which gemstone contains only one element?

  1. Diamond

  2. Ruby

  3. Jade

  4. Quartz
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

A diamond is composed entirely of carbon atoms arranged in a crystal lattice structure, making it a gemstone consisting of only one element.

Multiple choice

Lodestone, cobalt, and iron are all examples of what?

  1. steel

  2. natural liquids

  3. natural gases

  4. natural magnets
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Lodestone (magnetite), cobalt, and iron are materials that exhibit magnetic properties naturally. They are classified as natural magnets.

Multiple choice geography manufacturing industries in india - ii : mineral-based electronic, heavy and petrochemical industries in india indian industries industries in india

Which of the following is a mineral based-industry?

  1. Sugar

  2. Tea

  3. Coffee

  4. Petro-chemicals
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Petroleum is a mineral which is naturally occurring and consists of organic compounds viz. hydrocarbons. Chemical products derived from petroleum are called petrochemicals. The petrochemical industry is a mineral based industry which involves the production of petrochemicals using petroleum as major raw material. Major petrochemical classes are aromatics (such as benzene, xylene isomers, and toluene) and olefins (such as propylene and ethylene).

Multiple choice geography manufacturing industries in india - ii : mineral-based electronic, heavy and petrochemical industries in india indian industries industries in india

Which of the following is a mineral-based industry?

  1. Sugar

  2. Tea

  3. Coffee

  4. Petrochemicals
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The mineral based industries are called petro-chemical industries. These are extracted from earth and are formed by fossil decomposition and are hence called fossil fuels. These fuels form major source of energy.

Multiple choice mysuru division our karnataka history bengaluru division

________ is a mineral found only in the Mysuru division.

  1. Granite

  2. Limestone

  3. Manganese

  4. Felsite
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Karnataka is the only Indian state where felsite is produced. Large occurrences of Felsite rocks are reported to have been found in Mysore. Felsite display either grey or pink colour as well a combination of both these colours.

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Which is the main use of manganese?

  1. Iron and steel industry

  2. Bleaching powder

  3. Insecticides

  4. Batteries
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The main use of manganese is for making iron and steel and it is used as the basic raw material for making its alloy. Nearly 66kg of manganese is required for manufacturing one tonne of steel. Small quantities of manganese are used for manufacturing bleaching powder, insecticides, paints and batteries.

Multiple choice geography mineral and energy resources - ii mineral resources - petroleum mineral fuels energy resources

Which mineral is called 'liquid gold'?

  1. Coal

  2. Gold

  3. Petroleum

  4. Iron
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Petroleum is called liquid gold. It is so called to imply its significance. It shows that the petroleum is as significant as gold and also tells us that it is as difficult as finding gold. Without petroleum world’s economy would collapse. It is the main source of energy for transportation sector.

Multiple choice geography mineral and energy resources - ii mineral resources - petroleum mineral fuels energy resources

Coal and petroleum can be categorised as ________ minerals.

  1. Renewable

  2. Fuel

  3. Metallic

  4. Precious
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Coal and petroleum are categorised as fuel minerals. Fuel minerals are mainly three types namely coal, petroleum and natural gas. These are carbonaceous fuels. These are extracted from earth and are formed by fossil decomposition and are hence called fossil fuels. These fuels form major source of energy.