Minerals Resources Part-V

Total Questions: 25

11. Consider the following statements: [I.A.S. (Pre) 2009]

1. India does not have any deposits of Thorium.

2. Kerala's monazite sands contain Uranium.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Correct Answer: (b) 2 only

Solution:Monazite is an important ore for thorium, lanthanum, uranium and cerium. It is often found in coastal areas of Kerala in large quantities. India, Madagascar, and South Africa have large deposits of monazite sands. The deposits in India are particularly rich is wrong but 2 is correct.

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

List-I (Uranium)	List-II (State Centres)
A. Domiasiat	1. Rajasthan
B. Lambapur	2. Karnataka
C. Rohail	3. Meghalaya
D. Gogi	4. Andhra Pradesh

Code:

	A	B	C	D
(a)	3	4	1	2
(b)	2	1	3	4
(c)	1	3	4	2
(d)	4	2	3	1

Correct Answer: (a)

Solution:According to given options, correct matching of Uranium production zones & concerned states is as follows:

Uranium production zones	State
Domiasiat	Meghalaya
Lambapur	Andhra Pradesh (Now Telangana)
Rohail	Rajasthan
Gogi	Karnataka

13. Jaduguda is famous for- [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2007]

(a) Iron ore
(b) Manganese
(c) Gold
(d) Uranium

Correct Answer: (d) Uranium

Solution:

Jaduguda Mine is a uranium mine in Jaduguda village in the Purbi Singhbhum district of Jharkhand.

14. Which mineral is mined in Turamdih? [Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2016]

(a) Kynite
(b) Asbestos
(c) Mica
(d) Uraniun

Correct Answer: (d) Uraniun

Solution:Uranium is mined in Turamdih (eastern Singhbhum, Jharkhand). It is approximately 24 km away from Jaduguda. Uranium Corporation of India Limited is responsible for mining here.

15. Which of the following minerals are found in a natural way in the State of Chhattisgarh ? [I.A.S. (Pre) 2008]

1. Bauxite

2. Dolomite

3. Iron ore

4. Tin

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2, 3 and 4
(c) 1 and 4
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Correct Answer: (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Solution:The list of minerals found in a natural way in the State of Chhattisgarh

(1) Bauxite Surguja, Korba, Jashpur, Kanker, Bastar, Rajnandagaon and Kabirdham.

(2) Dolomite - Bilaspur, Janjgir, Bastar, Durg & Raipur

(3) Iron ore - Bailadila, Bastar

(4) Tin Bastar

Thus, option (d) is the correct answer.

16. Match the following: [U.P.P.C.S. (Spl) (Pre) 2008]

List-I (Places)	List-II (Minerals)
(A) Palamu	(i) Copper
(B) Hajaribagh	(ii) Manganese
(C) Khetri	(iii) Mica
(D) Keonjhar	(iv) Bauxite

Code:

	A	B	C	D
(a)	iv	iii	ii	i
(b)	ii	iv	iii	i
(c)	iii	iv	i	ii
(d)	iii	iv	ii	i

Correct Answer: (e) *

Solution:Palamu, famous for Bauxite reserves. Hazaribagh is famous for Mica reserves. Khetri is famous for Copper production. Keonjhar, located in Odisha, is famous for Manganese production.

17. The resource in which Chhota Nagpur plateau is prosperous is - [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2010]

(a) Skilled labour
(b) Mineral
(c) Hydroelectricity
(d) Fertile soil

Correct Answer: (b) Mineral

Solution:Chota Nagpur plateau is prosperous in various type of minerals.

18. Kaimur Plateau is famous for: [63rd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2017]

Correct Answer: (b ) Limestone

Solution:Kaimur plateau is famous for Limestone. Kaimur plateau în Bihar is mainly located in Rohtas and Kaimur districts. This plateau rock is made of Limestone and Sandstone. There is a Cement Industry in Banjari on the basis of Limestone of (b).an this plateau.

19. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: [Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2011]

List-I (Minerals)	List-II (Location)
A. Coal	1. Giridih
B. Copper	2. Jayamkondam
C. Manganese	3. Alwar
D. Lignite	4. Dharwar

Code:

Option	A	B	C	D
(a)	1	4	3	2
(b)	2	3	4	1
(c)	1	3	4	2
(d)	2	4	3	1

Correct Answer: (c)

Solution:According to given options, correct matching of Minerals and concerned locations are as follows:

Minerals	Location
Coal	Giridih (Jharkhand)
Copper	Alwar (Rajasthan)
Manganese	Dharwar (Karnataka)
Lignite	Jayamkondam (Tamil Nadu)

20. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code give below the lists: [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2012]

List-I (Mining Areas)	List-II (Minerals)
A. Gurumahisani	1. Lead
B. Talcher	2. Uranium
C. Jaduguda	3. Iron Ore
D. Zavar	4. Coal

Code:

Option	A	B	C	D
(a)	3	4	2	1
(b)	3	2	1	4
(c)	2	4	3	1
(d)	1	2	3	4

Correct Answer: (a)

Solution:According to given options, correct matching of mining locations & concerned minerals is as follows:

Mining Areas	Minerals
Gurumahisani	Iron ore
Talcher	Coal
Jaduguda	Uranium
Zavar	Lead

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Minerals Resources Part-V

11. Consider the following statements: [I.A.S. (Pre) 2009]

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

13. Jaduguda is famous for- [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2007]

14. Which mineral is mined in Turamdih? [Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2016]

15. Which of the following minerals are found in a natural way in the State of Chhattisgarh ? [I.A.S. (Pre) 2008]

16. Match the following: [U.P.P.C.S. (Spl) (Pre) 2008]

17. The resource in which Chhota Nagpur plateau is prosperous is - [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2010]

18. Kaimur Plateau is famous for: [63rd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2017]

19. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: [Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2011]

20. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code give below the lists: [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2012]

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