Minerals Resources Part-IV

Total Questions: 51

31. What is the product found in large quantities in Churu- Bikaner-Sri Ganganagar belt, which is [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2008]

(i) a source of environmental pollution,

(ii) used for raising soil fertility, and

(iii) after value addition, is used in health and building sector?

Correct Answer: (d) Gypsum
Solution:Gypsum is found in large quantity in Churu-Bikaner-Sri Ganganagar belt. It is a source of environmental pollution. It is used for raising soil fertility and after value addition, is used in health and construction sector.

32. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: [I.A.S. (Pre) 1997]

List-I (Mineral)List-II (Location)
A. Coal1. Bhandara
B. Gold2. Karanpura
C. Mica3. Hutti
D. Manganese4. Nellore

Codes:

ABCD
(a)1324
(b)2341
(c)3421
(d)2143
Correct Answer: (b)
Solution:Coal is found in Karanpura in Jharkhand, Gold is found in mines of Hutti in Karnataka, Mica is found in Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh and Manganese is found in Bhandara mines in Maharashtra.

33. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below: [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2016]

List-I (Centre)List-II (Mineral)
A. Makum1. Iron Ore
B. DalliRajhara2. Coal
C. Koraput3. Manganese
D. Chitradurg4. Bauxite

Code:

ABCD
(a)3214
(b)2143
(c)4321
(d)1234
Correct Answer: (b)
Solution:The correct match of Minerals with their centers is as follows:
CentreMineral
MakumCoal
DalliRajharaIron Ore
KoraputBauxite
ChitradurgManganese

34. Which of the following is not correctly matched? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2009]

PlaceMineral
(a) AmguriPetroleum
(b) LanjigarhBauxite
(c) KampteeCopper
(d) BellaryIron ore
Correct Answer: (c)
Solution:According to given options, correct matching is given below:
Place (State)Mineral
Amguri (Assam)Petroleum
Lanjigarh (Odisha)Bauxite
Kamptee (Maharashtra)Coal
Bellary (Karnataka)Iron ore

Thus, option (c) is not correctly matched.

35. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the list: [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2008]

List-I (Region)List-II (Mineral)
A. Badam Pahar1. Copper
B. Koderma2. Iron ore
C. Mosabani3. Petroleum
D. Rava4. Mica

Code:

ABCD
(a)4312
(b)2431
(c)1243
(d)2413
Correct Answer: (d)
Solution:According to given options, correct match is given below:
RegionMineral
Badam Pahar (Odisha)Iron ore
Koderma (Jharkhand)Mica
Mosabani (Jharkhand)Copper
Rava (Krishna-Godavari Basin)Petroleum

36. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: [U.P.U.D.A./L.D.A. (Mains) 2010]

List-I (Iron Ore zone)List-II (State)
A. Badam Pahar1. Jharkhand
B. Dalli-Rajhara2. Odisha
C. Kudremukh3. Chhattisgarh
D. Noamundi4. Karnataka

Code:

ABCD
(a)4231
(b)1341
(c)2341
(d)2143
Correct Answer: (c)
Solution:According to given options, correct match is given below:
Iron ore zoneState
Badam PaharOdisha
Dalli-RajharaChhattisgarh
KudremukhKarnataka
NoamundiJharkhand

37. Which one of the following is not correctly matched? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2002]

LocationMineral
(a) Dalli-RajharaIron Ore
(b) RakhaCopper
(c) NelloreManganese
(d) Amar KantakBauxite
Correct Answer: (c)
Solution:Nellore, located in Andhra Pradesh, is famous for the production of Mica and Copper not for Manganese. Thus, option (c) is not correctly matched.

38. Match List-I with List-lI and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: [I.A.S. (Pre) 1998]

List-I (Minerals)List-II (Mining area)
A. Graphite1. Bellary
B. Lead2. Didwana
C. Salt3. Rampa
D. Silver4. Zawar

Code:

ABCD
(a)3421
(b)1423
(c)3142
(d)2314
Correct Answer: (a)
Solution:The correct match of minerals and its respective mining areas is mentioned below:
MineralsMining Areas
GraphiteRampa (Andhra Pradesh)
LeadZawar (Rajasthan)
SaltDidwana (Rajasthan)
SilverBellary (Karnataka)

39. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2001]

List-I (Place)List-II (Minerals)
A. Ankleshwar1. Iron ore
B. Dalli-Rajhara2. Petroleum
C. Kodarma3. Copper
D. Khetri4. Mica

Codes:

ABCD
(a)3421
(b)2143
(c)3142
(d)2314
Correct Answer: (b)
Solution:Ankleshwar oilfield is located in the Bharuch district of the State of Gujarat.

Dalli Rajhara is home of iron ore captive mines for Bhilai Steel Plant, the largest integrated steel plant in India.

Kodarma district of Jharkhand is known for Mica. Copper is largely obtained from Khetri- Singhana, Kho-Dariba & Bhan-goni mines.

Thus, option (b) is correctly matched.

40. Match List - with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2005]

List-I (Minerals)List-II (Areas of Production)
A. Iron Ore1. Khetri
B. Copper2. Keonjhar
C. Coal3. Kodarma
D. Mica4. Korba

Code:

OptionABCD
(a)1234
(b)4321
(c)2143
(d)3241
Correct Answer: (c)
Solution:According to given options, correct match is as follows:
MineralsProduction zone
Iron oreKeonjhar
CopperKhetri
CoalKorba
MicaKodarma