Minerals Resources

31. In which of the following states of India, silver is not found? [43rd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1999]

(a) Odisha
(b) Andhra Pradesh
(c) Gujarat
(d) Jharkhand

Correct Answer: (c) Gujarat

Solution:

According to 'Indian Minerals Year Book 2021', silver reserves are found in Rajasthan, Jharkhand, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Odisha, Meghalaya, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand and Maharashtra. Thus, reserves of silver are not found in Gujarat.

32. Copper is found in - [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2006]

(a) Kesali (Mandala)
(b) Dalli Rajahara (Durg)
(c) Bailadila (Bastar)
(d) Malajkhand (Balaghat)

Correct Answer: (d) Malajkhand (Balaghat)

Solution:Copper ore is found in igneous and metamorphic rocks. It is a good conductor of electricity. As per Indian Minerals Year Book 2021, Rajasthan is at first place (copper ore reserves/ resources) followed by Madhya Pradesh and Jharkhand. Three important districts for copper in India are - Jhunjhunu (Rajasthan), Balaghat (M.P.) and Poorvi Singhbhumi (Jharkhand). Malajkhand Balaghat is a leading centre for the production of copper in Madhya Pradesh.

33. Which State of India is the largest producer of copper? [66th B.P.S.C. (Pre) (Re-Exam) 2020]

Correct Answer: (a) Madhya Pradesh

Solution:Copper ore is found in igneous and metamorphic rocks. It is a good conductor of electricity. As per Indian Minerals Year Book 2021, Rajasthan is at first place (copper ore reserves/ resources) followed by Madhya Pradesh and Jharkhand. Three important districts for copper in India are - Jhunjhunu (Rajasthan), Balaghat (M.P.) and Poorvi Singhbhumi (Jharkhand). Malajkhand Balaghat is a leading centre for the production of copper in Madhya Pradesh.

34. With which mineral production is Malaj Khand associated? [M.P. P.C.S. (Pre) 2018]

(a) Lignite
(b) Copper
(c) Diamond
(d) Iron Ore

Correct Answer: (b) Copper

Solution:Copper ore is found in igneous and metamorphic rocks. It is a good conductor of electricity. As per Indian Minerals Year Book 2021, Rajasthan is at first place (copper ore reserves/ resources) followed by Madhya Pradesh and Jharkhand. Three important districts for copper in India are - Jhunjhunu (Rajasthan), Balaghat (M.P.) and Poorvi Singhbhumi (Jharkhand). Malajkhand Balaghat is a leading centre for the production of copper in Madhya Pradesh.

35. Malanjkhand in Madhya Pradesh is the leading producer of which one of the following minerals? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2018]

(a) Iron ore
(b) Manganese
(c) Copper ore
(d) Bauxite

Correct Answer: (c) Copper ore

Solution:Malanjkhand is an open pit copper mine located in Balaghat (Madhya Pradesh). According to the IMYB, 2021, it is the leading producer of Copper Ore in India. Copper, known for its high conductivity, malleability, and corrosion resistance, plays a crucial role in modern industries. India, although not among the largest producers of copper, has a significant copper industry that contributes to various sectors of the economy.

36. Which of the following states has the largest reserve of copper? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2011]

(a) Bihar
(b) Jharkhand
(c) Karnataka
(d) Rajasthan

Correct Answer: (d) Rajasthan

Solution:When the question was asked option (d) was correct answer. According to the IMYB 2021, as on 1 April, 2020 the state of Rajasthan has the largest reserve/resources of copper in India. Copper, known for its high conductivity, malleability, and corrosion resistance, plays a crucial role in modern industries. India, although not among the largest producers of copper, has a significant copper industry that contributes to various sectors of the economy.

37. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists: [U.P.P.C.S.(MAINS) 2011]

List-I (Copper Fields)	List-II (State)
A. Chandrapur	1. Maharashtra
B. Hasan	2. Andhra Pradesh
C. Khammam	3. Rajasthan
D. Khetri	4. Karnataka

Code:

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

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

Correct Answer: (a)

Solution:The correct match is as follows:

Copper Fields	State
Chandrapur	Maharashtra
Hasan	Karnataka
Khammam	Andhra Pradesh (Now Telangana)
Khetri	Rajasthan

Thus, option (a) is correct.

38. In which of the following areas given in the map, was the deposit of copper found by the atomic minerals cell of the department of Atomic Energy? [I.A.S. (Pre) 1999]

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

Correct Answer: (d) 4

Solution:Copper deposits were found out in 1999 in southern Karnataka.

39. 'Khetri' is famous for: [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2016]

Correct Answer: (e) Copper

Solution:Khetri is famous for copper production, It is located in Jhunjhunu district of Rajasthan. Presently, copper mining in Khetri is done by Hindustan Copper Limited.

40. Khetri Belt of Rajasthan State is famous for: [63rd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2017]

Correct Answer: (a) copper mining

Solution:The Khetri belt of Rajasthan State is famous for copper mining. It is located in the Jhunjhunu district of Rajasthan State.

Minerals Resources

31. In which of the following states of India, silver is not found? [43rd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1999]

32. Copper is found in - [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2006]

33. Which State of India is the largest producer of copper? [66th B.P.S.C. (Pre) (Re-Exam) 2020]

34. With which mineral production is Malaj Khand associated? [M.P. P.C.S. (Pre) 2018]

35. Malanjkhand in Madhya Pradesh is the leading producer of which one of the following minerals? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2018]

36. Which of the following states has the largest reserve of copper? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2011]

37. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists: [U.P.P.C.S.(MAINS) 2011]

38. In which of the following areas given in the map, was the deposit of copper found by the atomic minerals cell of the department of Atomic Energy? [I.A.S. (Pre) 1999]

39. 'Khetri' is famous for: [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2016]

40. Khetri Belt of Rajasthan State is famous for: [63rd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2017]

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