Minerals Resources Part-IV

Total Questions: 51

21. Quartzite is metamorphosed from: [I.A.S. (Pre) 2001]

Correct Answer: (c) Sandstone
Solution:Quartzite is a nonfoliated metamorphic rock composed almost entirely of quartz. It forms when a quartz-rich sandstone is altered by the heat, pressure and chemical activity of metamorphism. These conditions recrystallize the sand grains and the silica cement binds them together. The result is a network of interlocking quartz grains of incredible strength. Marble is a metamorphic rock that forms when limestone is subjected to the heat and pressure of metamorphism while slate is a metamorphosed rock made from the sedimentary rocks.

22. Match List-I (Ores) with List-II (State where they are mined) and select the correct answer using codes given below the lists: [U.P.P.C.S . (Pre) 1998, I.A.S. (Pre) 1996]

List-I (Mineral)List-II (State)
A. Manganese1. Madhya Pradesh
B. Nickel2. Odisha
C. Lead-zinc3. Rajasthan
D. Asbestos4. Andhra Pradesh

Code:

ABCD
(a)1324
(b)4221
(c)1234
(d)4231
Correct Answer: (c)
Solution:
List-I (Mineral)List-II (State)
ManganeseMadhya Pradesh
NickelOdisha
Lead-zincRajasthan
AsbestosAndhra Pradesh

23. The leading producer of Manganese in India is- [U.P.P.C.S.(Pre) 2012, U.P.P.C.S.(MAINS) 2008]

Correct Answer: (c) Madhya Pradesh
Solution:According to data of IMYB 2021, largest producer of Manganese state is Madhya Pradesh (2020-21,P). Manganese is not found as a free element in nature. It is often found in combination with iron. The most important manganese ore is pyrolusite. Manganese is primarily used in iron and steel industry. It is the basic raw material for manufacturing steel alloys. 6 kilograms of manganese ore is required for manufacturing one tonne of steel. It is also used in the manufacturing of bleaching powder, insecticides, paints, and batteries.

24. Which is the correct sequence of the following managanese producing states of India in term of high to low production status in the year 2013-14? [R.A.S./R.T.S (PRE) 2016]

Correct Answer: (c) Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and Rajasthan
Solution:During the time, when this question was asked option (c) is correct answer. Presently the correct sequence of following manganese producing states of India in term of high to low in the year 2020-21 (p) are, Madhya Pradesh>Maharashtra>Odisha>Karnataka>Andhra Pradesh.

25. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below the lists: [U.P.P.C.S. (Spl.) (Mains) 2008]

List-I (Mineral)List-II (Top Producing States)
A. Iron Ore1. Odisha
B. Copper2. Karnataka
C. Gold3. Rajasthan
D. Mica4. Andhra Pradesh

Code:

ABCD
(a)1324
(b)4231
(c)1423
(d)3142
Correct Answer: (a)
Solution:During the time, when question was asked option (a) was correct answer. According to data of IMYB 2021;
MineralTop Producing State
Iron OreOdisha
CopperMadhya Pradesh
GoldKarnataka
MicaAndhra Pradesh

26. India has attained self-sufficiency in the production of which mineral? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1991]

Correct Answer: (e) None of the above
Solution:India has not attained self-sufficiency in the production of any mineral mentioned in the question. According to data of IMYB 2021, world reserve of Graphite have been placed at 320 million tonnes of which Turkey accounts for 28% followed by China (23%), Brazile (22%), Medagascar & Mozambique (8% each). Tanzania 5%, India & Uzbekistan (2% each).

27. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: [U.P. Lower Sub. (Spl.) (Pre) 2010, U.P.U.D.A./L.D.A. (Pre) 2006]

List-I (Mineral)List-II (States)
A. Mineral Oil1. Odisha
B. Gypsum2. Karnataka
C. Gold3. Gujarat
D. Bauxite4. Rajasthan

Code:

ABCD
(a)3214
(b)2143
(c)4312
(d)3421
Correct Answer: (d)
Solution:According to (data of IMYB 2021) given options, the correct match is as below:
MineralState
Mineral OilGujarat (now in Rajasthan)
GypsumRajasthan
GoldKarnataka
BauxiteOdisha

28. Which state of India is renowned for its deposits of limestone, gypsum, salt and zinc? [U.P. R.O./A.R.O. (Pre) 2023]

Correct Answer: (d) Rajasthan
Solution:Rajasthan state in India is famous for its deposits of lime- stone, gypsum, salt and zinc.

Rajasthan is the wealthiest State in the nation and produces over 57 distinct minerals. Lead and zinc ores, selenite, and wollastonite are exclusively produced in Rajasthan. The State was placed second among the States in 2014-15 and provided roughly 12% of the country's overall mineral output value. It was the sole producer of selenite, wollastonite, lead, zinc concentrates, and more.

29. Which of the following is not a metallic mineral? [Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2011]

Correct Answer: (c) Gypsum
Solution:India has various non-metallic minerals reserves. Non-metallic minerals available from India are Phosphorite, Dolomite, Gypsum, Garnet, Wollastonite, Vermiculite, Ochre, Perlite, Bentonite, Asbestos, Cadmium, Felspar, Soapstone, Kaolin, Sillimanite, Limestone, Diatomite, Pyrophyllite, Fluorite, Vanadium, Dunite, Ilmenite, Gallium and Zircon

30. The main gypsum producing state of India is [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2013]

Correct Answer: (e) Rajasthan
Solution:According to Indian Minerals Year Book - 2021, Rajasthan is the leading producer of Gypsum in India during 2020-21 (P).