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Assertion (A) : Rich placer deposits of gold are found on the Ghana coast and gold-bearing veins are found in Brazil.
Reason (R) : At some points of time, these continents were joined together along the Atlantic coast.
Select the correct answer
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Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
A is false but R is true
A is true but R is false
Which one of the the following is largest lignite coal field in India?
Singrauli
Karanpura
Neyveli
None of the above
Ilmenite, which is widely distributed along the Indian coastline, is a mineral of
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tungsten
titanium
gallium
More than one of the above
Which State in India is the leading producer of thorium?
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Jharkhand
Madhya Pradesh
Kerala
Odisha
Where was first coal mine in India mined?
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Raniganj
Dhanbad
Jharia
None of the above
Which of the following mines is an important mine of bauxite in India?
Koraput
Sundergarh
Khetri
More than one of the above
Noamundi and Kiriburu Mines are famous for iron ore mining in India. In which of the following States are they located?
Karnataka
Chhattisgarh
Jharkhand
Odisha
Which of the following statements is correct?
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Natural gas is found in Dharwar rock formation.
Mica is found in Kodarma.
Cuddapah series is famous for diamonds.
Petroleum reserves are found in Aravalli hills.
Which of the following coal areas are located in Damodar valley? Select the correct answer the codes given below :
(a) Jharia
(b) Raniganj
(c) Singrauli
(d) Sohagpur
b, c, d
b, c
a, b
a, b, c
Which of the following is not an Iron ore producing area of Orissa?
Kudremukh
Gurumahisani
Badam Pahar
Kiriburu
Consider the following statements:
1. In India, State Governments do not have the power to auction non-coal mines.
2. Andhra Pradesh and Jharkhand do not have gold mines.
3. Rajasthan has iron ore mines.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1 and 2
2 only
1 and 3
3 only
What is/are the purpose/purposes of `District Mineral Foundations’ in India?
1. Promoting mineral exploration activities in mineral-rich districts
2. Protecting the interests of the persons affected by mining operations
3. Authorizing State Governments to issue licences for mineral exploration
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1 and 2 only
2 only
1 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
Bauxite is found in abundance in which of the following districts of Bihar?
Darbhanga
Jamui
Saran
More than one of the above
Which one among the following pairs of mine and mineral is NOT correctly matched?
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Bailadila : Iron Ore
Zawar : Zinc
Kudremukh : Bauxite
None of the above
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists:
List- I (Copper Fields)
A. Chandrapur
B. Hasan
C. Khamman
D. Khetri
List- II (State)
1. Maharashtra
2. Andhra Pradesh
3. Rajasthan
4. Karnataka
A-1, B-3, C-2, D-4
A-1, B-4, C-2, D-3
A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1
A-2, B-3. C-1, D-4
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists:
List- I (Coal Fields)
A. Talcher
B. Karnapura
C. Singroli
D. Singreni
List- II (Located)
1. Damodar Valley
2. Son Valley
3. Godavari Valley
4. Mahanadi Valley
A-4, B-1, C-2, D-3
A-4, B-3, C-1, D-2
A-1, B-3, C-4, D-2
A-2, B-3. C-1, D-4
Which of the following river valleys is rich in coal reserves in India?
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Damodar River Valley
Son River Valley
Mahanadi River Valley
More than one of the above
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below :
List-I (Coalfields)
A. Rajmahal
B. Sohagpur
C. Bisrampur
D. Raniganj
List-II (States)
1. West Bengal
2. Chhattisgarh
3. Madhya Pradesh
4. Jharkhand
A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2
A-4, B-3, C-1, D-2
A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1
A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3
Match List-I with List-II and choose the correct answer using codes given below :
List- I (Coalfields)
A. Karanpura
B. Singareni
C. Neyveli
D. Korba
List- II (States)
1. Chhattisgarh
2. Tamil Nadu
3. Jharkhand
4. Telangana
A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2
A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2
A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1
A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3
Match List-I with List-II and choose the correct answer using codes given below :
List- I (Coalfields)
A. Ranjit Valley
B. Tandur
C. Warora
D. Lalmatia
List- II (States)
1. Jharkhand
2. Sikkim
3. Telangana
4. Maharashtra
A-2, B-4, C-3, D-1
A-2, B-3. C-4, D-1
A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1
A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3
Match List-I with List-II and choose the correct answer using codes given below :
List- I (Coalfields)
A. Makum
B. Namchik
C. Girdih
D. Sohagpur
List- II (States)
1. Assam
2. Arunachal Pradesh
3. Jharkhand
4. Madhya Pradesh
A-1, B-3, C-2, D-4
A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4
A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1
A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3
Match List-I with List-II and choose the correct answer using codes given below :
List- I (Coalfields)
A. Jhilmili
B. Karanpura
C. Rampur Himgir
D. Sohagpur
List- II (States)
1. Odisha
2. Madhya Pradesh
3. Chhattisgarh
4. Jharkhand
A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2
A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2
A-1, B-3, C-4, D-2
A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3
Match List-I with List-II and choose the correct answer using codes given below :
List- I (Oil refinery)
A. Haldia
B. Jamnagar
C. Kochi
D. Numaligarh
List- II (States)
1. Assam
2. Kerala
3. Gujarat
4. West Bengal
A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2
A-4, B-3, C-1, D-2
A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1
A-2, B-3. C-1, D-4
Match List-I with List-II and choose the correct answer using codes given below :
List- I (Oil refinery)
A. Numaligarh
B. Tatipaka
C. Koyali
D. Barauni
List- II (States)
1. Bihar
2. Gujarat
3. Andhra Pradesh
4. Assam
A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2
A-4, B-3, C-1, D-2
A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1
A-2, B-3. C-1, D-4
Match List-I with List-II and choose the correct answer using codes given below :
List- I (Oil refinery)
A. Noonmati
B. Koyali
C. Mangalore
D. Panipat
List- II (States)
1. Gujarat
2. Haryana
3. Assam
4. Karnataka
A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2
A-4, B-3, C-1, D-2
A-1, B-3, C-4, D-2
A-2, B-3. C-1, D-4
Match List-I (Ores) with List-II (State where they are mined) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:
List- I
A. Manganese
B. Nickel
C. Lead-zinc
D. Asbestos
List- II
1. Madhya Pradesh
2. Odisha
3. Rajasthan
4. Andhra Pradesh
A-1, B-3, C-2, D-4
A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4
A-1, B-3, C-4, D-2
A-2, B-3. C-1, D-4
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below the lists:
List- I (Mineral)
A. Coal
B. Gold
C. Mica
D. Manganese
List- II (Location)
1. Bhandara
2. Karanpura
3. Hutti
4. Nellore
A-2, B-4, C-3, D-1
A-2, B-3. C-4, D-1
A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1
A-4, B-1, C-2, D-3
Match List I (Naturally occurring substances) with List II (Elements) and select the correct answer from the codes given below the lists:
List-I
A. Diamond
B. Marble
C. Sand
D. Ruby
List-II
1. Calcium
2. Silicon
3. Aluminium oxide
4. Carbon
A-2, B-4, C-3, D-1
A-4, B-3, C-1, D-2
A-4, B-1, C-2, D-3
A-4, B-1, C-2, D-3
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below :
Code :
List -I (Centre)
A. Makum
B. Dallirajhara
C. Koraput
D. Chitradurg
List-II (Mineral)
1. Iron Ore
2. Coal
3. Manganese
4. Bauxite
A-2, B-4, C-3, D-1
A-2, B-1. C-4, D-3
A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1
A-4, B-1, C-2, D-3
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the list:
List- I (Region)
A. Badam Pahar
B. Kodarma
C. Musabani
D. Ravva
List- II (Mineral)
1. Copper
2. Iron ore
3. Petroleum
4. Mica
A-2, B-4, C-3, D-1
A-4, B-3, C-1, D-2
A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3
A-4, B-1, C-2, D-3
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:
List- I (Iron Ore zone)
A. Badam Pahar
B. Dalli-Rajhara
C. Kudremukh
D. Noamundi
List- II (State)
1.Jharkhand
2. Odisha
3. Chhattisgarh
4. Karnataka
A-2, B-4, C-3, D-1
A-2, B-3. C-4, D-1
A-1, B-3, C-4, D-2
A-4, B-1, C-2, D-3
Match List- I with List- II and select the correct answer using the codes given below :
List- I (Mining Area)
A. Kalahandi
B. Zawar
C. Kolar
D. Mosabani
List- II (Mineral Wealth)
i. Gold
ii. Copper
iii. Bauxite
iv. Zinc and Lead
A-ii, B-iii, C-iv, D-i
A-i, B-ii, C-iii, D-iv
A-iii, B-iv, C-i, D-ii
A-iii, B-iv, C-ii, D-i
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists :
List- I (Minerals)
A. Graphite
B. Lead
C. Salt
D. Silver
List- II (Mining area)
1. Bellary
2. Didwana
3. Rampa
4. Zawar
A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2
A-4, B-3, C-1, D-2
A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1
A-4, B-1, C-2, D-3
Match the following and select the correct answer by using code given below :
List- I
A. Gold
B. Coal
C. Copper
D. Iron
List- II
1. Khetri
2. Kolar
3. Kudremukh
4. Jharia
A-2, B-4, C-3, D-1
A-4, B-3, C-1, D-2
A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3
A-4, B-1, C-2, D-3
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:
List- I (Uranium)
A. Domiasiat
B. Lambapur
C. Rohail
D. Gogi
List- II (State Centres)
1. Rajasthan
2. Karnataka
3. Meghalaya
4. Andhra Pradesh
A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2
A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2
A-1, B-3, C-4, D-2
A-4, B-1, C-2, D-3
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:
List- I (Minerals)
A. Coal
B. Copper
C. Manganese
D. Lignite
List- II (Location)
1. Giridih
2. Jayamkondam
3. Alwar
4. Dharwar
A-1, B-3, C-2, D-4
A-3, B-1, C-2, D-4
A-1, B-3, C-4, D-2
A-2, B-1, C-3, D-4
Match list - I with list -II and select the correct answer using the code given below :
List - I (Minerals)
A. Limestone
B. Copper
C. Bauxite
D. Manganese
List - II (Industries in which largely used)
1. Cement
2. Electrical goods
3. Aeroplane Manufacturing
4. Steel
A-1, B-3, C-2, D-4
A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4
A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1
A-2, B-1, C-3, D-4
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists :
List - I (Mineral Exploration Agencies)
A. Oil and Natural Gas Commission
B. Mineral Exploration Corporation Ltd.
C. National Mineral Development Corporation
D. National Aluminium Company Limited
List - II (Headquarters)
1. Bhubaneswar
2. Hyderabad
3. Nagpur
4. New Delhi
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A-1, B-3, C-2, D-4
A-4, B-3, C-1, D-2
A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1
A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4
In which of the following parts of India are the largest reserves of mineral resources found?
West
North
South East
North East
Non-metallic mineral is :
Marble
Manganese
Lead
None of the above
The two states of India, most richly endowed with iron ore, are
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Bihar and West Bengal
Bihar and Odisha
Odisha and Jharkhand
West Bengal and Jharkhand
Bailadila mines are related to which mineral –
Iron ore
Coal
Manganese ore
None of the above
Which among the following is the largest mechanized mine in India?
Ratnagiri mine
Sundergarh mine
Bailadila mine
None of the above
Which of the following Iron ores is mined at Bailadila?
Haematite
Siderite
Magnetite
None of the above
Out of the following types of iron ore, a reserve of which type is largest in India?
Haematite
Limonite
Magnetite
None of the above
Rajasthan has near monopoly in –
Copper
Mica
Zinc
None of the above
In which of the following states of India, silver is not found?
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Odisha
Gujarat
Jharkhand
None of the above
At which of the following places the Copper Industry is located?
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Tarapur
Khetri
Titagarh
None of the above
Khetri Belt of Rajasthan State is famous for:
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copper mining
iron ore mining
mica mining
None of the above
Which of the following states has immense Tin Ore reserves?
Assam
Chhattisgarh
Jharkhand
Rajasthan
In which of the following districts in India the largest 'Mica Belt' is found?
Balaghat and Chhindwara
Udaipur, Ajmer and Alwar
Hazaribagh, Gaya and Munger
None of the above
The oldest oil field in India is –
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Bombay High, Maharashtra
Ankleshwar, Gujarat
Digboi, Assam
None of the above
Ankleshwar is famous for –
Petrol reserves
Diamond mines
Atomic power station
More than one of the above
Navgam oilfield is located in –
Assam
Gujarat
Maharashtra
Rajasthan
When did the first oil crisis/energy crisis occur in India?
During 1930's and 1940's
During 1990's and 2000's
During 1970's and 1980's
More than one of the above
The Noonmati Oil refinery is located in the State of
Assam
Gujarat
West Bengal
Maharashtra
In which of the following State of India 'Koyali' petroleum refinery is located?
Assam
Gujarat
Andhra Pradesh
None of the above
Mangla-Bhagyam, Shakti and Aishwarya –
Are three schemes for the upliftment of scheduled castes girls
Are oil fields discovered in Barmer-Sanchore basin
Produce natural gas from Jaisalmer basin to supply Ramgarh power plant
None of the above
Choose the correct option representing the following pipelines Transports in decreasing order of their lengths?
1. Salaya-Koyali-Mathura pipeline
2. Hajira-Bijapur-Jagdishpur gas pipeline
3. Jamnagar-Loni (LPG) pipeline
4. Kandla-Bhatrinda pipeline
1 > 2 > 3 > 4
2 > 4 > 1 > 3
2 > 4 > 3 > 1
1 > 2 > 4 > 3
Which one of the following facts about Bombay High Oil Field is not correct?
Bombay High Oil Field lies 60 km off Mumbai Coast.
The first oil well was drilled in 1974.
It was discovered jointly by Russian and Indian teams in 1965.
More than one of the above
Which of the following are NOT correctly matched?
1. Copper - Chitradurga
2. Iron Ore - Ballari
3. Manganese - Bhilwara
4. Bauxite - Katni
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
1 and 2
1 and 3
3 and 4
1, 2 and 4
Which one of the following is not correctly matched?
Bailadila - Madhya Pradesh
Kemmangundi - Karnataka
Mayurbhanj - Odisha
More than one of the above
Consider the following statements:
1. Balaghat is known for its diamond mines.
2. Majhgawan is known for its manganese deposits.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1 only
2 only
both 1 and 2
neither 1 nor 2
Which of the following Mineral occurs in Kerala abundantly?
Tin
Monazite
Mica
More than one of the above
Which of the following substances are found in the beach sands of many parts of Kerala?
1. Ilmenite
2. Zircon
3. Sillimanite
4. Tungsten
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
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1, 2 and 3 only
1 and 2 only
3 and 4 only
2, 3 and 4
Consider the following statements :
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?
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1 only
2 only
both 1 and 2
neither 1 nor 2
Jaduguda is famous for –
Iron ore
Manganese
Uranium
More than one of the above
Which of the following minerals are found in a natural way in the State of Chhattisgarh?
1. Bauxite
2. Dolomite
3. Iron ore
4. Tin
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
1, 2 and 3 only
2, 3 and 4 only
1, 2, 3 and 4
1, 3 and 4 only
Which among the following is correctly matched?
Manganese - Bailadila
Iron - Koderma
Mica - Talcher
None of the above