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Multiple choice commercial applications treasure under the ground conservation of mineral resources distribution and conservation of mineral resources indian mineral and power resources

Which state leads in the production of minerals in terms of value?

  1. Odisha

  2. Gujarat

  3. Madhya Pradesh

  4. Rajasthan
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A Correct answer
Explanation

India is bestowed with numerous valuable mines. In terms of value Odisha leads the mineral production. Odisha has a share of 10.62% of the production. It is located on north eastern peninsular belt.

Multiple choice commercial applications treasure under the ground conservation of mineral resources distribution and conservation of mineral resources indian mineral and power resources

Which of the following minerals belongs to the category of ferrous minerals?

  1. Gold

  2. Copper

  3. Manganese

  4. Bauxite
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Ferrous minerals contain iron, non-ferrous minerals do not contain iron. Ferrous minerals constitute about 75% of the total production of minerals in India. Iron ore and manganese are two important ferrous minerals mined in India.

Multiple choice commercial applications treasure under the ground conservation of mineral resources distribution and conservation of mineral resources indian mineral and power resources

What is the other name of Galena?

  1. Iron

  2. Coal

  3. Lead

  4. Mica
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C Correct answer
Explanation
  • Galena, also called lead glance, is the natural mineral form of lead(II) sulfide.
  •  It is the most important ore of lead and an important source of silver. 
  • Galena is one of the most abundant and widely distributed sulfide minerals.
  •  Most of the lead minerals, such as Cerussite and Anglesite are secondary minerals formed from Galena.
Multiple choice commercial applications treasure under the ground conservation of mineral resources distribution and conservation of mineral resources indian mineral and power resources

Which one is a natural resource?

  1. Labour

  2. Capital

  3. Mineral

  4. None of the above
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Resources that are drawn from nature and used without much modification are called natural resources. The air we breathe, the water in our rivers and lakes, the soils, minerals are all natural resources. 

Multiple choice commercial applications treasure under the ground conservation of mineral resources distribution and conservation of mineral resources indian mineral and power resources

Give two examples of non-ferrous minerals.

  1. Hematite and Magnetite

  2. Gold and Copper

  3. Manganese and Magnetite

  4. None of these
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Non-ferrous minerals are those which do not have iron content in them. For example, copper, bauxite, lead, zinc and gold .

Multiple choice commercial applications treasure under the ground conservation of mineral resources distribution and conservation of mineral resources indian mineral and power resources

Which of the following is not a category of mineral?

  1. Metallic mineral

  2. Precious mineral

  3. Non-metallic mineral

  4. Abrasive mineral
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Minerals can be metallic, non- metallic or energy minerals. Metallic minerals are sub-divided into ferrous, non-ferrous and precious minerals. Eg of ferrous minerals: iron ore, manganese. they contain iron in them. examples of non-ferrous: bauxite copper. They do not contain iron. Examples of precious minerals: diamond, platinum. examples of energy minerals: coal, petrol. Examples of non-metallic minerals: mica, limestone.

Multiple choice commercial applications treasure under the ground conservation of mineral resources distribution and conservation of mineral resources indian mineral and power resources

Which region is called the 'storehouse of minerals'?

  1. Karbi-Anglong Plateau

  2. The Chhotanagpur Plateau

  3. The Malwa Plateau

  4. The Deccan Plateau
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Chhota Nagpur Palteau has formed in the Pre-Cambrian times and thus made of igneous rocks making it a storehouse of minerals. It is rich in minerals like coal, iron-ore, bauxite, mica, limestone, copper etc

Multiple choice commercial applications treasure under the ground conservation of mineral resources distribution and conservation of mineral resources indian mineral and power resources

What are placer deposits?

  1. Metals that occur as sandy deposit in sands of sea floor.

  2. Metals that occur as sandy deposit in sands of land floor.

  3. Minerals that occur as alluvial deposit in sands of valley floor.

  4. None of these
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C Correct answer
Explanation

 Certain minerals may occur as alluvial deposits in sands of valley floors and the base of hills. These deposits are called ‘placer deposits’ and generally contain minerals, which are not corroded by water. Gold, silver, tin and platinum are most important among such minerals. 

Multiple choice commercial applications treasure under the ground conservation of mineral resources distribution and conservation of mineral resources indian mineral and power resources

Name the metallic minerals.

  1. Copper, Lime Stone, Iron, Silver

  2. Iron, Gold, Silver, Copper

  3. Diamond, Lime Stone, Iron, Silver

  4. None of these
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B Correct answer
Explanation

  • A mineral is a solid, naturally occurring combination of inorganic substances. Metallic minerals are minerals which contain one or more metallic elements.
  • Metallic minerals occur in rare, naturally formed concentrations known as mineral deposits. These deposits can consist of a variety of metallic minerals containing valuable metals such as nickel (pentlandite), copper (chalcopyrite), zinc (sphalerite), lead (galena) and gold (occurs as a native element or as a minor constituent within other minerals) that are used in all aspects of our daily lives.
  • Metallic minerals must be broken apart and chemically processed to extract the useful metal from the mineral.

Multiple choice commercial applications treasure under the ground conservation of mineral resources distribution and conservation of mineral resources indian mineral and power resources

What is the full form of CNG?

  1. Complete Natural Gas

  2. Compressed Neutral Gas

  3. Compressed Natural Gas

  4. None of these
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Natural gas occurs in association with mineral oil. Therefore an oilfield yields natural gas almost invariably. It is mainly composed of methane (95%) with small amounts of propane and ethane.