indian minerals & energy resources section 5 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Answer: (b)

Solar energy, water and fisheries come in the category of renewable resource and coal, crude oil and natural gases are non-renewable one.

Answer: (b)

Answer: (c)

Gujarat, Tamil Nadu and Rajasthan are surplus Salts producing States accounting for about 96 per cent of the country’s production. Gujarat contributes 76 per cent to the total production, followed by Tamil Nadu (12 %) and Rajasthan (8%).

The rest of 4% of production comes from Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Orissa, Karnataka, West Bengal, Goa, Himachal Pradesh, Diu & Daman. The main sources of salt in India are sea brine, lake brine, sub-soil brine and rock salt deposits.

Seawater is an inexhaustible source of salt. Gujarat is blessed with the longest coastline of 1600 km. in India, offering important resources such as salt and marine products for industry.

Close to 60% of this is produced in Little Rann of Kutch. Little Rann of Kutch is a 5183 sq. km landmass having dual characteristics of saline desert and wetland.

Answer: (b)

Answer: (a)

The Jaduguda Mine is a uranium mine in Jaduguda village in the Purbi Singhbhum district of the Indian state of Jharkhand. It commenced operation in 1967 and was the first uranium mine in India. The deposits at this main were discovered in 1951.

As of March 2012, India only possesses two functional uranium mines, including the Jaduguda Mine.

Answer: (a)

correct matching will be as following :

A. Gold 2. Kolar

B. Coal 4. Jharia

C. Copper 1. Khetri

D. Iron 3. Kudremukh