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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

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The industrial mineral known as 'Jack of all trades' is __________.

  1. Gold

  2. Iron

  3. Manganese

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

Manganese is often called the 'Jack of all trades' in the industrial sector because it is essential for the production of iron and steel, as well as in chemical and battery industries.

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Anything which we obtain naturally from the earth (which is not in the form of plants or animals) is a _______.

  1. Mineral

  2. Ore

  3. Rock

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation
  • Minerals are naturally occurring inorganic solids that have a crystalline structure and definite chemical composition.
  • Minerals are referred to as naturally occurring because they are formed through natural geological processes.
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Which mineral is used for industrial and medical purposes?

  1. Barium

  2. Chrome

  3. Mica

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

Barium is used for both industrial and medical purpose. It is obtained from the mineral Barite. Barium is used for making paper, rubber, clutches of cars. It is also used in radiology for x-rays of the digestive system.

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Which mineral is being banned all over the world?

  1. Mica

  2. Chrome

  3. Copper

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

Asbestos is a heat-resistant mineral, which is used extensively in many industries and also for household roofing. However, it is known to be very bad for the health of those working on them, and its use is now being banned all over the world. 

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The most important atomic mineral/s found in India include

  1. Uranium

  2. Thorium

  3. Both A and B

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

 Uranium and thorium, which are important minerals found in Jharkhand and the Aravalli ranges of Rajasthan are used for generating atomic or nuclear power. The Monazite sands of Kerala is also rich in thorium.

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Uranium a most important atomic mineral in Bihar is found in ___________.

  1. Patna

  2. Bhagalpur

  3. None of these

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

Uranium is an atomic mineral which is radio active in nature and has immense utilization in wide range of subjects. Uranium reserves in Bihar are found in Pichli region.

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Which of the following is the backbone of modern civilisation?

  1. Bauxite

  2. Chromite

  3. Copper

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

The backbone of modern civilisation is Iron ore. This is because civilisation started with the discovery of iron. With the advent of this age, the best tools and weapons were made by the people for hunting as well as for their self-protection.

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Why is it that the Himalayan region is poor in mineral resources?

  1. Displacement of rock strata has disturbed the arrangement of rocks and made it complex

  2. It is made up of crystalline rock

  3. the terrain makes exploitation of minerals difficult

  4. The climatic conditions are not suitable, for exploitation of minerals
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The complex geological history of the Himalayas, involving intense folding and faulting, has disrupted the continuity of mineral-bearing rock strata, making them difficult to locate and extract.

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The Himalayan region is poor in mineral resources because the ___________.

  1. it is made up of crystalline rocks

  2. displacement of rock strata has disturbed the arrangement of rocks and made it complex

  3. the climatic conditions are not suitable for exploitation of minerals

  4. the terrain makes exploitation of minerals difficult and very costly due to transport difficulties
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The geological complexity caused by the displacement of rock strata in the Himalayas is the primary reason for the lack of easily exploitable mineral resources.

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Zawar mines in Rajasthan are famous for the production of ________.

  1. Bauxite

  2. Copper

  3. Iron ore

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

Zawar (Rajasthan) is famous for zinc mines. Zawar is a township created by mining company Hindustan Zinc Limited, for extraction of zinc and lead. An 80MW power plant provides electricity for mining zinc and lead from three major mines.

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Which of the following mineral is formed by decomposition of rocks leaving a residual mass of weathered material?

  1. Coal

  2. Bauxite

  3. Gold

  4. Zinc

  5. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Bauxite is formed by the weathering of aluminum-rich rocks, where the soluble components are leached away, leaving behind a residual concentration of aluminum hydroxides.