Mineralogy (Indian Geography)

Total Questions: 19

11. Which of the following states produces Uranium? [C.P.O. S.I. 4.06.2016 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (d) Andhra Pradesh
Solution:The uranium reserves in India are located in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Meghalaya and Rajasthan. In 2012, uranium mining operations were started by Uranium Corporation of India Ltd in Andhra Pradesh from India's largest mine Tummalapalle Rachakuntapally.

12. Tummalapalle, believed to have one of the largest Uranium reserves in the world, is situated in which of the following states? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 18.03.2020 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (d) Andhra Pradesh
Solution:The uranium reserves in India are located in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Meghalaya and Rajasthan. In 2012, uranium mining operations were started by Uranium Corporation of India Ltd in Andhra Pradesh from India's largest mine Tummalapalle Rachakuntapally.

13. As per Indian Minerals Yearbook 2015, which state is the largest producer of mica in India? [S.S.C. JE Mechanical Exam 22.03.2021 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (a) Andhra Pradesh
Solution:According to the Indian Mineral Annuity 2015, the state of Andhra Pradesh (64%) tops in mica production in India. According to the Indian Minerals Year-book, 2020, Andhra Pradesh tops in mica production, followed by Rajasthan.

14. Jaduguda, a place in the state of Jharkhand, is known for the mining of: [S.S.C. JE Civil Exam 30.10.2020 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (d) Uranium
Solution:Jaduguda is located in the East Singhbhum district of Jharkhand, known for uranium mining. Uranium Corporation of India Limited (UCIL) Company

15. Which country is the largest exporter of uranium to India in the year 2015-- [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 17.09.2017 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (b) Canada
Solution:Canada is the largest exporter of Uranium to India in the year 2015-16. Presently (2023) the top 5 uranium producing countries are Kazakhstan, Australia, Namibia, Canada and Uzbekistan.

16. The beach sands of Kerala are rich in- [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 2.09.2016 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (c) Thorium
Solution:Monazite is found in abundant quantity in the sand on the sea coast of Kerala. Monazite consists of Thorium, Uranium, Cerium, Lanthanum, etc. India has vast reserves of Thorium deposits.

17. Which is the largest bauxite-producing state of India? [S.S.C. Online Constable GD 15.02.2019 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (a) Odisha
Solution:The state of Odisha is the largest bauxite producer in India (in the year 2017-18). It is followed by Gujarat and Jharkhand in that order. The states with reserves of Bauxite are Odisha (51%), Andhra Pradesh (16% Gujarat (9%), Jharkhand (6%), and Maharashtra (5%) in that order.

18. Which of the following is mined in the Badampahar mines of Odisha? [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 4.06.2019 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (d) Hematite
Solution:Hematite is an iron ore, which is found in Badampahar in Odisha.

19. As of January 2021, more than 93% of India's chromite resources were located in: [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-1) 06.08.2021 (Shift-1)]

Correct Answer: (c) Odisha
Solution:As of January 2021, more than 93% of India's chromite resources are located in Odisha. Chromite is an oxide of iron and chromium, found in igneous rocks. According to the Indian Minerals Year Book, 2019, based on chromite production data, Odisha is the single largest producer of chromite and only a small quantity is produced by Karnataka and Maharashtra.