Economic Geography Part-3

Total Questions: 50

11. With reference to "Kuzbass region in Russia", which of the following statement/s is/are correct? [U.P. R.O./A.R.O. (Pre) 2023]

1. This region is rich in coal and iron ore.

2. Novosibirsk is an important industrial centre of this region.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Code:

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

Correct Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2

Solution:The Kuzbass region in Russia is mainly famous for coal production. The region exports approximately 1200 types of industrial product- coal, coke, rolled steel, cast-iron, aluminium, zinc, ferroalloys etc.

The Kemerovo region is located in southeast of western Siberia. It borders the region of Khakassia, Altai republics, the Altai as well as the Krasnoyarsk, Tomsk region and Novosibirsk region.

12. Coal is an example of - [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2006]

(a) Igneous mud
(b) Metamorphic rock
(c) Sedimentary
(d) All of the above

Correct Answer: (c) Sedimentary

Solution:

Sedimentary rocks are formed by deposition of sediment usually in the form of layers. Sedimentary rocks are also known as layered rocks. Most of fossil and mineral oil are found in these rocks. Sedimentary rocks are spread over 75% of the earth's surface. Minerals like Coal, Slate, Limestone, Salt, Petroleum, Marble, etc. are examples of Sedimentary Rock.

Depending upon the amount of carbon and hardness, coal Segregated in four categories -

(i) Anthracite: It is the best kind of coal. It has about 90-95% Carbon content.

(ii) Bituminous: It is the second important type of coal and it is the most abundant coal. It has a carbon content between 70-90%.

(iii) Lignite: It is often referred as brown coal. It has a carbon content between 45-50%. It is mostly used in thermal power stations.

(iv) Peat: It is the lowest rank of coal having carbon content less than 40%.

13. Coal, Crude Oil and Natural gas are called - [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Mains) 2002]

(a) Crude Fuel
(b) Traditional Fuel
(c) Coal
(d) Fossil Fuel

Correct Answer: (d) Fossil Fuel

Solution:Coal, Crude oil and Natural gas are Fossil Fuel. Fossil fuel was formed in the geological past over the course of millions of years from the remains of living organisms.

These are natural, combustible fuels formed from the remains of dead plants and animals that were buried under layers of sediment and rock millions of years ago. Fossil fuels are considered non-renewable because it takes millions of years for them to form, and their reserves are finite.

14. Which of the following statements are correct : [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1999]

I. China is the leading coal producer of the World

II. Donetsk Basin is the major coal producing region in Ukraine

III. Saar Region is the major coal producing area in Germany

IV. The major coal mining areas of the USA lie in the Appalachian Region

Select the correct answer from the code given below :

Code:

(a) I, and II
(b) II and III
(c) I, II and III
(d) All

Correct Answer: (d) All

Solution:China ranks first in the production of Coal. Thus Statement-I is correct.

Donetsk basin, also known as Donbass, is situated in Ukraine and is a major coal producing region. Thus, statement II is correct.

Saar region is a forest in Germany state bordered by France. A large deposit of coal is found here. Thus, statement III is correct.

The biggest coal region in the United States of America is North Appalachian coal region. The best quality coal is found here. In addition to this, the other coal regions in USA are Western interior coal region, Coal region of Rocky mountain, etc. Thus statement VI is also correct.

15. 'Donbass' region is famous for- [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2007]

(a) Iron ore
(b) Coal
(c) Copper ore
(d) Gold

Correct Answer: (b) Coal

Solution:China ranks first in the production of Coal. Thus Statement-I is correct.

Donetsk basin, also known as Donbass, is situated in Ukraine and is a major coal producing region. Thus, statement II is correct.

Saar region is a forest in Germani state bordered by France. A large deposit of coal is found here. Thus, statement III is correct.

16. Which one is the second largest metal present in the earth's womb? [Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2011]

(a) Iron
(b) Aluminium
(c) Copper
(d) Zinc

Correct Answer: (b) Aluminium

Solution:

Iron is the most commonly found metal in the Earth's womb. After this, Nickle and Aluminium are found respectively. The most commonly found metal in the earth's crust is Aluminium and after that the second metal is Iron. Since Nickle is the second most commonly found metal in the Earth's womb. But here aluminium would be the desired answer as there is no nickel in the question.

17. Identify the correct sequence of the iron ore producing countries of the world in their descending order: [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2008]

(a) Australia, China, Brazil, Sweden
(b) Brazil, Sweden, Australia, China
(c) China, Brazil, Sweden, Australia
(d) China, Brazil, Australia, Sweden

Correct Answer: (d) China, Brazil, Australia, Sweden

Solution:The correct descending order of Iron producer countries, in the year 2008 when the question was asked, was China, Brazil, Australia and Sweden. Presently, according to World Mineral Production 2017-21, the descending order of Iron ore producing (in the year, 2021) countries is as follows- Australia > China > Brazil > India.

18. Which one of the following is the largest producer of Iron ore in the world? [U.P.U.D.A./L.D.A. (Pre) 2013]

(a) China
(b) India
(c) Brazil
(d) France

Correct Answer: (a) China

Solution:China 'was the largest producer of Iron Ore in the world during the question period. China is a major player in iron ore production, often ranking as the second or third largest producer globally. Australia consistently leads in global iron ore production, with a significant share of the world's total output. Brazil and India are also significant iron ore producers, along with Russia, Iran, Canada, and South Africa.

19. 'Marquette range' in United States of America is famous for which mineral? [M.P. P.C.S. (Pre) 2021]

(a) Uranium
(b) Copper
(c) Zinc
(d) Iron ore

Correct Answer: (d) Iron ore

Solution:The 'marquette range' in the United states of America is famous for Iron ore minerals. The marquette iron range is located in the marquette county of Michigan in the United state of America. Hence option (d) is correct answer.

20. The first position in the production of Iron ore is of- [JU.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1991]

(a) Phillippines
(b) America
(c) Russia
(d) India

Correct Answer: (d) India

Solution:The largest producers of Iron Ore are Australia, China, Brazil, and India respectively (World Mineral Production, 2017-21). As they are not given in the options, so India is the correct answer.

Australia is the world's leading iron ore producer, with significant reserves primarily located in Western Australia's Pilbara region.

Brazil is the second-largest producer, with substantial reserves in the states of Minas Gerais and Pará.

China is the third-largest producer, with a significant amount of iron ore produced domestically, though it also relies on imports.

India is the fourth-largest producer, with iron ore deposits in states like Odisha, Karnataka, and Chhattisgarh.

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