indian minerals & energy resources section 2 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Which type of rocks in India produces manganese?

a) Tertiary

b) Dharwar

c) Gondwana

d) Vindhya

Question : 2

Which mineral is mined in Turamdih?

a) Uranium

b) Asbestos

c) Kynite

d) Mica

Question : 3

The most mineralised rock system of India is

a) Vindhayan System

b) Dharwar System

c) Cuddapah System

d) Gondwana System

Question : 4

Consider the following statements and select the correct answer from the code given below.

1. Richest deposits of iron-ore are found in Karanataka.
2. India is the second largest producer of iron-ore in the world.
3. Odisha is the largest producer of iron-ore in India.

a) All are correct

b) 2 and 3

c) Only 1

d) 1 and 3

Question : 5

In which of the following parts of India are the largest reserves of minerals resources found?

a) South-East

b) South

c) West

d) North

Question : 6

Consider the following statements with regard to the mining industry of India

1. The spatial distribution of minerals is uneven.
2. The mining industry since colonial days has been exportoriented.

a) Neither 1 nor 2

b) Only 2

c) Only 1

d) Both 1 and 2