1. Which one of the following States produces the maximum manganese in India?
- Madhya Pradesh
- Andhra Pradesh
- Uttar Pradesh
- Orissa
Answer: Orissa
2. “Panna” is an important place in Madhya Pradesh. It is famous for :
- Gold mines
- Silver mines
- Diamond mines
- Iron mines
Answer: Diamond mines
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3. The plateau richest in minerals in India is _______.
- Chhota Nagpur Plateau
- Mysore Plateau
- Deccan Plateau
- Malwa Plateau
Answer: Chhota Nagpur Plateau
4. The largest producer of Lignite in India is:
- Kerala
- Tamil Nadu
- Rajasthan
- Gujarat
Answer: Tamil Nadu
5. Which one of the following regions is most rich in coal deposits?
- Bramhaputra Valley
- Damodar Valley
- Mahanadi Valley
- Godavari Valley
Answer: Damodar Valley
6. Mumbai High Oil Fields are located on the
- Continental Shelf of the Arabian Sea
- West coastal plain
- Western Ghats
- Interior part of the Deccan
Answer: Continental Shelf of the Arabian Sea
7. Which State in India is the leading producer of Sulphur?
- Assam
- Maharashtra
- Punjab
- Tamil Nadu
Answer: Maharashtra
8. Huge deposits of uranium were recently found in
- Andhra Pradesh
- Karnataka
- Kerala
- Tamil Nadu
Answer: Andhra Pradesh
9. Which one of the following river valleys is most important in respect of coal reserves of
the Gondwana period?
- The Son river valley
- Mahanadi river valley
- Damodar river valley
- More than one of the above
Answer: Damodar river valley
10. The Hutti Gold mines are located in the State of
- Karnataka
- Tamil Nadu
- Andhra Pradesh
- Maharashtra
Answer: Karnataka
11. Which one of the following regions in India is not a producer of petroleum mineral?
- Digboi, Assam
- Bombay High, Mumbai
- Delta of Narmada River
- More than one of the above
Answer: Delta of Narmada River
12. Which among the following is the oldest refinery of India?
- Chennai
- Digboi
- Jamnagar
- Panipat
Answer: Digboi
13. The ______ is a major iron ore belt in India.
- Tamil Nadu-Chhattisgarh belt
- Gujarat-Rajasthan belt
- Uttar Pradesh-Bihar belt
- Odisha-Jharkhand belt
Answer: Odisha-Jharkhand belt
14. In which State is the Hutti gold mine situated?
- Maharashtra
- West Bengal
- Orissa
- Karnataka
Answer: Karnataka
15. When was Oil and Natural Gas Commission established?
- 1950
- 1951
- 1952
- 1956
Answer: 1956
16. Which of the following produces the maximum crude petroleum in India at present?
- Assam
- Gujarat
- Off-shore Bombay High
- Coastal Tamil Nadu
Answer: Off-shore Bombay High
17. Which of the following is the most important raw material for the generation of power in India?
- Mineral Oil
- Natural Gas
- Uranium
- Coal
Answer: Coal
18. According to the Indian Bureau of mines 2020, which two states of India have the
maximum gold ore reserves?
- Madhya Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh
- Bihar and Rajasthan
- Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra
- More than one of the above
Answer: Bihar and Rajasthan
19. Tummalapalli in Andhra Pradesh has recently come on the world map for its largest
- Uranium deposits
- Tungsten deposits
- Coal deposits
- Bauxite ore deposits
Answer: Uranium deposits
20. The most important uranium mine in India is located at:
- Manavalakurichi
- Gauribidanur
- Vashi
- Jaduguda
Answer: Jaduguda
21. The monazite sands on the Kerala coasts, used for generating nuclear energy contain
- platinum
- copper
- uranium
- bauxite
Answer: uranium
22. Which State in India is estimated to have the largest coal reserves in India?
- Andhra Pradesh
- Bihar (including the newly created Jharkhand)
- Madhya Pradesh (including the newly created Chhattisgarh)
- Orissa
Answer: Bihar (including the newly created Jharkhand)
23. The beach sands of Kerala are rich in
- Calcium
- Radium
- Thorium
- Manganese
Answer: Thorium
24. Which of the following statements is correct?
- Natural gas is found in Dharwar rock formation
- Mica is found in Kodarma
- Cuddapah series is famous for diamonds
- Petroleum reserves are found in Aravali hills
Answer: Mica is found in Kodarma
25. In India, there are many coal fields found in
- Cauvery Valley
- Krishna Valley
- Ganga Valley
- Damodar Valley
Answer: Damodar Valley
26. What is Khetri in Rajasthan famous for?
- Copper mines
- Mica mines
- Bauxite mines
- Limestone mines
Answer: Copper mines
27. Which of the following is NOT a major iron ore belt in India?
- Maharashtra - Goa belt
- Haryana - Rajasthan Belt
- Odisha - Jharkhand belt
- More than one of the above
Answer: Haryana - Rajasthan Belt
28. “Ankleshwar’ is known for
- Gold
- Coal
- Gas
- Oil
Answer: Oil
29. Which among the following is not one of the important gold mines in the country?
- Kolar
- Hospet
- Ramgiri
- Hutti
Answer: Hospet
30. Tummalapalle, where huge reserves of uranium have been found, as announced by the Atomic Energy Commission in July 2011, lies in the state of
- Jharkhand
- Andhra Pradesh
- Tamil Nadu
- Gujarat
Answer: Andhra Pradesh
