MCQs For NCERT Class 12 Geography Chapter 7 Mineral and Energy Resources

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Question. __________ minerals are magnetic and give little resistance to corrosion.
(A) Ferrous
(B) Non- ferrous
(C) Metallic
(D) Cast

Question. _____________ is mainly used in the electrical and electronic industries.
(A) Mica
(B) Manganese
(C) Copper
(D) Brass

Question. Which is the largest oil refinery in India?
(A) Jharia
(B) Ahmedabad
(C) Jamnagar
(D) Ghaziabad

Question. Petroleum reserves are located at :
(A) Punjab
(B) Mumbai High
(C) Haryana
(D) Jharia

Question. ___________ methods of resource use result into generating enormous quantity of waste as well as create other environmental problems.
(A) Modern
(B) Collective
(C) Primitive
(D) Traditional

Question. Good quality mica is produced in Rajasthan in a 320 km long belt from ……… to ………. and around Udaipur.
(A) Jaipur, Jhunjhunu
(B) Jaipur, Bhilwara
(C) Alwar, Jaipur
(D) Bhilwara, Jhunjhunu

Question. Most of the metallic minerals in India occur in the :
(A) Peninsular plateau region
(B) Northern Plains
(C) Himalayan Ranges
(D) Deccan range

Question. The kinetic energy of wind, through turbines is converted into :
(A) bio- energy
(B) electrical energy
(C) geothermal energy
(D) solar energy

Question. _________is absolutely pollution free, inexhaustible source of energy.
(A) Wind energy
(B) Mineral fuels
(C) Nuclear energy
(D) Coal energy

Question. Arrange the states having the highest Coal reserves to the lowest (as per 2020).
(i) Odisha (ii) Jharkhand
(iii) Chhattisgarh (iv) West Bengal
Options:
(A) i, ii, iii, iv
(B) iv, iii, ii, i
(C) ii, i, iii, iv
(D) iv, iii, i, ii

Question. Minerals are formed by inorganic processes of :
(A) short duration
(B) long duration
(C) stagnant duration
(D) None of the Above

Question. Bauxite, iron ore, manganese and limestone are found in :
(A) North-Western Region
(B) South-Western Plateau region
(C) North-Eastern Region
(D) None of the Above

Question. The South-Western plateau region is rich in which of the following minerals?
(A) Iron ore, Manganese, Bauxite
(B) Coal, Petroleum, Natural Gas
(C) Sandstone, Granite, Marble
(D) Copper, Mica, Thorium

Question. The ore which is used in manufacturing of aluminium is :
(A) Bauxite
(B) Copper
(C) Iron
(D) Gold

Question. The challenge of sustainable development requires integration of quest for economic development with ___________concerns.
(A) Social
(B) Political
(C) Environmental
(D) Educational

Question. Minerals can be divided into how many categories?
(A) One
(B) Two
(C) Three
(D) Four

Question. Minerals that have no metallic lustre and break easily are called:
(A) Non- metallic minerals
(B) Metallic minerals
(C) Delicate Minerals
(D) Hard minerals

Question. Arrange the states having the highest Crude oil producing capacity to the lowest (as per 2019-20) :
(i) Assam (ii) Gujarat
(iii) Rajasthan (iv) Tamil Nadu
Options:
(A) i, ii, iii, iv
(B) iv, ii, iii, i
(C) iii, ii, i, iv
(D) ii, i, iii, iv

Question. ________Resources can be defined as homogenous,naturally occurring, inorganic materials that are of economic interest in or on the crust of the Earth.
(A) Solar
(B) Nuclear
(C) Mineral
(D) None of the above

Question. Renewable energy resources are also known as :
(A) Alternative energy resources
(B) Collective energy resources
(C) Available energy resources
(D) None of the Above

Question. Copper, zinc, sandstone, granite, marble, petroleum deposits and salt are found in:
(A) East-Western Region
(B) South-Western Plateau Region
(C) North-Eastern Region
(D) North-Western Region

Question. __________ can be converted to electrical energy, heat energy or gas for cooking.
(A) Bio- energy
(B) Nuclear energy
(C) Crude oil
(D) All of the Above

Question. How many minerals are mined in India ?
(A) 48
(B) 58
(C) 68
(D) 78

Question. Consider the following question about Natural Gas.
I. Natural gas is mostly obtained along with crude oil reserves.
II. In Western Coast of India, some exclusive reserves have also been located.
Which of the above statements is/are correct ?
(A) Only I
(B) Only II
(C) Both I and II
(D) None of these

Question. Arrange the bauxite producing states from the highest to the lowest.
(i) Jharkhand
(ii) Odisha
(iii) Andhra Pradesh
(iv) Gujarat
Options:
(A) ii, iii, iv, i
(B) iii, ii, iv, i
(C) iv, ii, iii, i
(D) i, ii, iii, iv

Question. _________ is an important raw material for smelting of iron ore.
(A) Copper
(B) Manganese
(C) Mica
(D) Bauxite

Question. Which state is the largest producer of Coal in India?
(A) Bihar
(B) Uttarakhand
(C) Manipur
(D) Jharkhand

Question. 97% of the coal reserve occurs in valley of :
(A) Damodar
(B) Spiti
(C) Chhattisgarh
(D) Roorkee

Question. Which of these oil refineries are correctly arranged from South to North?
(A) Kochchi, Mumbai, Jamnagar, Mangaluru
(B) Jamnagar, Mumbai, Mangaluru, Kochchi
(C) Kochchi, Mangaluru, Mumbai, Jamnagar
(D) Jamnagar, Kochchi, Mangauru, Mumbai

Question.  ___________ fuels are essential for generation of power, required by agriculture, industry, transport and other sectors of the economy.
(A) Solar
(B) Mineral
(C) Electrical
(D) Nuclear

Question. The energy sources like solar power, wind, wave,geothermal energy are :
(A) exhaustible resources
(B) inexhaustible resources
(C) alternate energy
(D) available resources

Question. Coal, Petroleum and Natural gas are:
(A) Conventional sources of energy
(B) Non- conventional sources of energy
(C) Exhausted sources of energy
(D) None of the Above

Question. Non- conventional resources are :
(A) Artificial resources
(B) Imaginary resources
(C) Natural resources
(D) Replaceable resources

Question. Minerals which do not contain iron are known as:
(A) Ferrous minerals
(B) Non- ferrous minerals
(C) Nuclear minerals
(D) None of the Above

Question. Match the following
List I                                     List II
A. Solar energy                 1. Manikaran, H.P.
B. Wind energy                 2. Okhla, Delhi
C. Bio-energy                   3. Rajasthan
D. Geothermal energy       4. Karnataka
Codes
     A B C D 
(A) 3 4 2 1
(B) 4 1 3 2
(C) 4 3 1 2
(D) 3 2 1 4

Directions : In the following questions, A statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of Reason (R). Mark the correct choice as:
(A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(B) Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
(C) A is true but R is false.
(D) A is false and R is true.

Question. Assertion (A): The North-Eastern Plateau Region belt covers Chhotanagpur (Jharkhand), Odisha Plateau, West Bengal and parts of Chhattisgarh.
Reason (R): Major iron and steel industry are located in this region.
Ans. Option (B) is correct.

Question. Assertion (A): Minerals have certain characteristics.
Reason (R): These are evenly distributed over space.

Question. Assertion (A): Minerals are generally concentrated in three broad belts in India.
Reason (R): Most of the metallic minerals in India occur in the peninsular plateau region in the old crystalline rocks. 

Question. Assertion (A): There is an urgent need to conserve the resources.
Reason (R): For sustainable development calls for the protection of resources for the future generations.

Question. Assertion (A): The South-Western Plateau Region belt extends over Karnataka, Goa and contiguous Tamil Nadu uplands and Kerala.
Reason (R): This belt does not have as diversified mineral deposits as the North-Eastern belt.

Question. Assertion (A): Nuclear energy has emerged as a viable source in recent times.
Reason (R): Important minerals used for the generation of nuclear energy are Uranium and thorium.

Question. Assertion (A): The North-Western Region belt extends along Aravali in Rajasthan and part of Gujarat.
Reason (R): Gujarat is known for its petroleum deposits.

Question. Assertion (A): Power from non- conventional and renewable sources is must in order to reduce carbon dioxide emissions of the coal-based power plants.
Reason (R): It is exhaustible in nature and environment-friendly. 

Question. Assertion (A): Manganese deposits are found in almost all geological formations, however, it is mainly associated with Dharwar system.
Reason (B): Odisha is the leading producer of Manganese.

Question. Assertion (A): All minerals are inexhaustible over time.
Reason (R): These take long to develop geologically and they cannot be replenished immediately at the time of need

Question. Assertion (A): India is poorly endowed with nonferrous metallic minerals except bauxite.
Reason (R): Bauxite is found mainly in tertiary deposits and is associated with laterite rocks occurring extensively either on the plateau or hill ranges of peninsular India and also in the coastal tracts of the country.

Question. Assertion (A): Our country is well-placed in respect of ferrous minerals both in reserves and production.
Reason (R): Ferrous minerals such as iron ore manganese, chromite, etc., provide a strong base for the development of metallurgical industries.

Question. Assertion (A): Among the non- metallic minerals produced in India, Mica is the important one.
Reason (R): Mica is mainly used in the electrical and electronic industries.

Question. Assertion (A): The promotion of the use of nonconventional sources of energy in India is the need of the hour.
Reason (R): Unlike conventional sources of energy,most of the non- conventional energy sources are cheaper and renewable.

Question. Assertion (A): Coal is a one of the important minerals.
Reason (R): Coal occurs in rock sequences mainly of two geological ages,namely Gondwana and tertiary deposits.