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Economic Geography Part-4

📆 October 28, 2024

Total Questions: 50

21. In the context of global oil prices, 'Brent crude oil' is frequently referred to in the news. What does this term imply? [I.A.S. (Pre) 2011]

1. It is a major classification of crude oil.

2.. It is sourced from the North Sea.

3. It does not contain sulphur.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Correct Answer: (b) 1 and 2
Solution:Brent Crude is a major classification of crude oil serves as a major benchmark price for purchases of oil worldwide. This grade is described as light because of its relatively low density due to its low sulphur content. Brent Crude is sourced from the North Sea and comprises Brent Blend, Forties Blend, Oseberg and Ekofisk crudes.

22. A commercial deal christened "Peace Pipeline" has been signed recently in the first half of 2009. Identify the pipeline from the following list : [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2007]

Correct Answer: (d) None of the above
Solution:

Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline is also known as the 'Peace Pipeline' or IP gas pipeline.

23. In which of the following countries mineral oil was commercially drilled in 1857? [R.A.S./R.T.S.(Pre) 2013]

Correct Answer: (d) Romania
Solution:Romania was the country in the world with an oil production of 275 tonnes officially registered in 1857 in international Statistics. The first commercial oil well in Romania was drilled in 1857.

24. Which crop group out of the following contains op/ crops that cannot be used for biofuel production? [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Re. Exam) (Pre) 2013]

Correct Answer: (c) Lentil, Sugarbeet, Wheat
Solution:Lentil, Sugarbeet and Wheat are crops that cannot be used for biofuel production. Biofuel is a fuel that is derived from biomass, that is plant material or animal waste. Sugarcane, Com Soyabean, Rapeseed, Jatropha are used for biofuel production. Biofuel is cost effective and alternative to petroleum.

25. Among the following countries, which was the highest crude oil supplier to India during 2017-18: [U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Pre) 2017, U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2017]

Correct Answer: (c) Iraq
Solution:Iraq was the largest supplier of crude oil to India in the year 2017-18. It is worth mentioning that earlier Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier of crude oil. According to Indian Miner- als Year Book 2021 (Data - 2020-21 'P'), Iraq supplied max- imum of petroleum (Crude) to India. It is followed by Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates (UAE) respectively.

26. Where is Ras Tanura Oil Refinery located? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2017]

Correct Answer: (c) Saudi Arabia
Solution:

Ras Tanura is the one of the oldest refinery on the Persian Gulf coast, located near the industrial port city Jubail in Saudi Arabia. This oil refinery was started in 1945.

27. Which one among the following countries of the world except the United States of America, is the largest crud oil producer? [64th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2018]

Correct Answer: (a) Russia
Solution:According to World Mineral Production 2017-21 in the year 2021 USA was the largest crude oil producer followed by Russia and Saudi Arabia.

28. Which among the following is an important mineral of Pegu Yoma region of Myanmar? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2022]

Correct Answer: (c) Mineral oil
Solution:Pegu range or Pegu Yoma is a series of low mountains region between the Irrawaddy and the sittaung rivers in myanmar. Oil and natural gas, Coal, etc. feature prominently in Myanmar's wealth of natural resources. Minerals oil is an important mineral of Pegu Yoma region of Myanmar.

29. The leading producer of Uranium in the world is - [U.P.P.S.C. (GIC) 2010]

Correct Answer: (c) Kazakhstan
Solution:According to the World Nuclear Association, presently Kazakhstan is the largest producer of Uranium (2022). Canada and Namibia are at 2nd and 3rd place respectively. Notably, prior to 2009, Canada was the leading producer of Uranium.

30. Which one of the following is a prominent Uranium producer? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2009, I.A.S. (Pre) 2006]

Correct Answer: (b) Canada
Solution:According to the World Nuclear Association, presently Kazakhstan is the largest producer of Uranium (2022). Canada and Namibia are at 2nd and 3rd place respectively. Notably, prior to 2009, Canada was the leading producer of Uranium.
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