Economic Geography (Part-3)

Total Questions: 50

41. 'Kalgoorlie' situated in Australia is famous for - [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1991]

Correct Answer: (a) Gold production
Solution:World's maximum Gold reserved is found in Australia. 68 percent of its gold is derived from Western Australia. Two of the important gold mines Kalgoorlie and Coolgardie are situated in Western Australia.

42. Which of the following activities is performed at Coolgardie? [60th to 62nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2016]

Correct Answer: (c) Gold mining
Solution:World's maximum Gold reserved is found in Australia. 68 percent of its gold is derived from Western Australia. Two of the important gold mines Kalgoorlie and Coolgardie are situated in Western Australia.

43. Coolgardie lies in the Australian province of [U.P.P.C.S (Pre) 2011]

Correct Answer: (d) Western Australia
Solution:World's maximum Gold reserved is found in Australia. 68 percent of its gold is derived from Western Australia. Two of the important gold mines Kalgoorlie and Coolgardie are situated in Western Australia.

44. Johannesburg is famous for - [42 B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1997]

Correct Answer: (a) Gold mining
Solution:Johannesburg is the Largest city of South Africa and capital of Gauteng Province. It is famous for its gold and diamond mining. Johannesburg was founded in 1886 following the discovery of gold on the Witwatersrand, a mineral-rich region.

The city's nickname, "City of Gold," reflects its rich gold mining history, which attracted large numbers of settlers and fueled its rapid growth.

45. Which of the following countries is the largest exporter of gold to India? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2013]

Correct Answer: (c) Switzerland
Solution:Switzerland is the largest gold exporting country to India in the year when the question was asked. Switzerland accounts for a substantial portion of India's gold imports, with around 40% of the market share.

Besides Switzerland, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and South Africa also contribute significantly to India's gold imports. India is a major consumer of gold, and its imports are a significant factor in the country's current account deficit (CAD).

46. Asia's biggest gold market is: [U.P. P.C.S. (Mains) 2017]

Correct Answer: (b) Beijing, China
Solution:According to the World Gold Council's Report (2012), China has pushed India back to become Asia's biggest gold market. 1ª China (612.5 metric tons), 2nd India (463.1 metric tons). Beijing is the biggest gold market in Asia.

47. The largest producer of Silver in the world is [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2011, U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1993]

Correct Answer: (c) Mexico
Solution:According to World Mineral Production, 2017-21 largest five producers of silver in the world (2021) are -
CountryIn Kilograms of Metal Content
Mexico6097500
China3511554
Peru3309647
Poland1522000
Chile1383041

48. Mexico is the largest producer of : [U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Pre) 2014]

Correct Answer: (d) Silver
Solution:According to World Mineral Production, 2017-21 largest five producers of silver in the world (2021) are -
CountryIn Kilograms of Metal Content
Mexico6097500
China3511554
Peru3309647
Poland1522000
Chile1383041

49. Which one of the following does not contain silver ? [I.A.S. (Pre) 2007]

Correct Answer: (b) German Silver
Solution:German silver is also known as Nickel silver, Maillechor, New silver, Alpacca, etc. It is a copper alloy with nickel and often zinc.

The usual formulation is 60% copper, 20% nickel and 20% zinc (But according to NCERT the composition of german silver is Cu (25-30%), Zn (25-30%) and Ni (40. 50%). It is named for its silvery appearance but it contains no silver element.

50. Which of the following is different from the remaining three- [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2008]

Correct Answer: (d) Bauxite
Solution:Bauxite is different from remaining three because Bauxite is an Aluminium ore, while other three i.e, Haematite, Magnetite and Limonite are Iron ore.
  • Bauxite:
    Bauxite is a sedimentary rock primarily composed of aluminum-rich minerals and is the main source of aluminum.
  • Hematite:
    Hematite (Fe2O3) is a major iron ore, known for its reddish-brown color and high iron content.
  • Magnetite:
    Magnetite (Fe3O4) is another important iron ore, characterized by its strong magnetic properties.
  • Limonite:
    Limonite (FeO(OH)-nH2O) is a hydrated iron oxide, also an iron ore, often appearing as a brownish-yellow or reddish-brown color.