Mineral Resources MCQ Quiz - Objective Question with Answer for Mineral Resources - Download Free PDF

The correct answer is Lalitpur.

• Uranium is found in the Lalitpur district of Uttar Pradesh.
• This zone is 300 meters wide and contains 0.01 to 0.09% uranium.
• Bauxite is also found in Lalitpur.

Other Minerals in Uttar Pradesh:

The correct answer is Mica.

Key Points

• Mica is classified as a non-metallic mineral due to its distinct physical and chemical properties.
• It is a group of silicate minerals that are primarily used in the electronics and electrical industries because of its excellent insulating and thermal-resistant properties.
• Mica is widely found in igneous and metamorphic rocks, and India is one of the largest producers of mica globally.
• This mineral is used in various industries, including cosmetics (as a shimmer agent), construction, and manufacturing of paints and varnishes.
• Unlike metallic minerals like gold, iron, and copper, mica does not exhibit metallic properties such as conductivity or luster.

Additional Information

• Non-Metallic Minerals:
  • Non-metallic minerals are those that lack metallic properties such as conductivity, malleability, and luster.
  • Examples include mica, limestone, gypsum, and quartz.
• Metallic Minerals:
  • Metallic minerals have metallic properties and are good conductors of heat and electricity.
  • Examples include gold, silver, iron, and copper.
• India's Mica Production:
  • India is a leading producer of mica, especially in the states of Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh, and Jharkhand.
  • Mica from India is highly sought after in international markets due to its high quality.
• Applications of Mica:
  • In electrical and electronics industries, mica is used as an insulator in capacitors and other components.
  • In cosmetics, mica is used as a shimmering agent in products like eyeshadows and nail polishes.

The correct answer is Banda.

Key Points

• The minerals found in Uttar Pradesh include limestone which is found in Guruma-Kanach-Bapuhari in Mirzapur district and Kajrahat in Sonebhadra district;
  • Dolomite in Mirzapur, Sonebhadra and Banda,
  • Glass-sand in Karchhana of Allahabad district, Karwi in Banda district, and Mau district
  • Marble in Mirzapur and Sonebhadra
  • Bauxite in Rajhgewan in Banda district
  • Non-plastic fireclay in Bansi and Makri-Khoh area of Mirzapur district; and Uranium in Lalitpur district.
  • Barytes and Edalusite are found in the districts of Mirzapur and Sonebhadra.
• Sandstone, pebbles, salt punter, sand, and other minor minerals are also found in Uttar Pradesh.
• Glass-sand is a special type of sand that is suitable for glass making because of its high silica content, and its low content of iron oxide, chromium, cobalt, and other colorants.

Iron Ore.Key Points

• Iron Ore Distribution in India:
• Iron Ore Types:
  • Hematite: The most abundant iron ore in India.
  • Magnetite: Found in smaller quantities compared to hematite.
• Reserves:
  • Hematite: Approximately 18,000 million tonnes.
  • Magnetite: Approximately 10,500 million tonnes.
  • Abundance in India: Hematite is more abundant than magnetite.
• Major States for Hematite:
  • Odisha: 33%
  • Jharkhand: 26%
  • Chhattisgarh: 18%
• Other states: Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh.
• Major States for Magnetite:
  • Karnataka: 73%
  • Andhra Pradesh: 14%
  • Rajasthan: 5%
  • Tamil Nadu: 4.9%
• Other states: Assam, Bihar, Goa, Jharkhand, Kerala, Maharashtra, Meghalaya, Nagaland.

The correct answer is A-3,B-2,C-4,D-1.

Key Points

• Andalusite:
  • ​It is found in the Mirzapur district of UP.
  • In this, the percentage of iron is more.
  • White Alumina and Acetic are present in less quantity.
  • Uses:
    • Spark plugs
    • Porcelain

• Pyrophyllite:
  • It is obtained from Jhansi and Hamirpur district.
  • Uses:
    • Ceramic industry
    • Pharma industry

• Silica Sand:
  • It is found in the Chakia area near Varanasi.
  • UP is at the topmost position in terms of Silica sand production.
  • It is also found in Jhansi and Allahabad.

• China Clay:
  • It is obtained from the Sonbhadra district of UP.
  • The low-quality Plastic Clay is obtained from Naudiha-Ramgarh.

Additional Information

• Uttar Pradesh stands 10th in terms of mineral production in India.
• It produces 2.6% of the total mineral production in the country.
• The first Mineral Policy of the state was introduced in the year 1998.
• The New Mineral Policy of the state is declared in the year 2017.

• Mayurbhanj and Kendujhar (Keonjhar) districts form a belt of Iron ore occurrence. The Badampahar Mines are located here.
• High-grade iron ore is exported from these sites via the Paradeep Port.

The Correct Answer is Odisha.

Key Points 

• Odisha is the largest state-produced bauxite which accounts for over half of India's total output.
• The state's gross recoverable reserves are projected to be 1,370.5 million tonnes. Odisha is the leading producer of Manganese also.
• The main bauxite belt is in the districts of Kalahandi and Koraput and spreads further to Andhra Pradesh.
• The largest bauxite bearing area in the country is this 300 km long, 40 to 100 km wide, and 950 to 1300 meter thick belt.

Additional Information

• Gujarat is the second-largest producer and produces more than 15 percent of India's total bauxite.
• The largest coal-producing area in the country is Jharkhand.
• About 95% of total reserves of iron ore are found in the States of Odisha, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Goa, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu.

The correct answer is Odisha.

• Odisha is the largest bauxite producing state in India.
  • Odisha consists of more than 50% of India's resources of bauxite.
  • Bauxite is an ore of aluminum.
  • Bauxite deposits are formed by the decomposition of a wide variety of rocks that consists of aluminium silicates.
  • Major bauxite producing areas are Odisha, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu
  • Bauxite is mainly used to produce alumina through the Bayer process.
• Important bauxite mines in India are:
  • Bilaspur & Maikal Hills.
  • Singhbhum.
  • Jamnagar.
  • Balangir.
  • Bargarh.
  • Koraput.
  • Kalahandi.
  • Sambalpur.
  • Sundergarh.

Additional Information

The correct answer is Odisha.

Key Points

• Odisha is the largest bauxite-producing state in India.
• More than half of India's bauxite deposits are found in Odisha.
• Bauxite is an important mineral used in the production of aluminium.
• Kalahandi in Odisha is famous for the production of bauxite.
• Bauxite deposits are formed by the decomposition of a wide variety of rocks that consists of aluminium silicates.

Important Points

• Odisha, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu are the major bauxite-producing states.
• Bauxite is primarily utilized in the Bayer process to generate alumina.
• Important bauxite mines in India are:
  • Bilaspur & Maikal Hills.
  • Singhbhum.
  • Jamnagar.
  • Balangir.
  • Bargarh.
  • Koraput.
  • Kalahandi.
  • Sambalpur.
  • Sundergarh.

Additional Information

• Jharkhand is the No. 1 producer in Iron ore, Copper ores, Micca, Kainite, Uranium, Asbestos, etc. and No. 3 in coal production after Odisha and Chattisgarh.
• West Bengal is India's leading rice producer.
• Gujarat is the largest producer of cash crops like cotton, groundnut, cumin, sesame, etc. in India.

The correct answer is Soviet.

• The Bokaro Steel Plant was set up in India in 1964 with Soviet collaboration.

The Correct Answer is Chhota Nagpur Plateau.

 Important Points

Chhota Nagpur Plateau

• Chotanagpur plateau represents the north-eastern projection of the Indian Peninsula.
• It covers Jharkhand, the northern part of Chhatisgarh, and the Purulia district of West Bengal.
• This plateau is composed mainly of Gondwana rocks.
• The Damodar valley has vast coal reserves, and the Hazaribagh region is one of the main sources of mica in the world.
• Other minerals are copper, limestone, bauxite, iron ore, asbestos, and apatite (useful in the manufacture of phosphate fertilizers)

Mysore Plateau

• The name of the plateau is derived from Karnad (“Land of Black Soil”).
• The Karnataka Plateau is composed of ancient volcanic rocks, crystalline schists, and granites of the Precambrian age.
• There are large reserves of iron ore in the Baba Budan hills and gold in the Kolar Gold Fields.

Deccan Plateau

• The Deccan Plateau is a large plateau in western and southern India.
• Primary mineral ores found in this region are mica and iron ore in the Chhota Nagpur region, and diamonds, gold, and other metals in the Golconda region.

Malwa Plateau

• The Malwa Plateau roughly forms a triangle based on the Vindhyan Hills, bounded by the Aravali Range in the west and Madhya Bharat Pathar to the north, and Bundelkhand to the east.

The correct answer is Khetri.

Key Points

• Khetri is a town in the Jhunjhunu district of Rajasthan.
• Khetri is situated at the foothills of the Aravalli Range.
• Khetri is famous for its copper mines.
• Khetri mines are owned by Hindustan Copper Ltd.
• The Khetri region is highly contaminated by copper with higher values in the soil near overburden material and tailings.
• Regular mining in Khetri ceased in the year 1872.

Additional Information

• Keonjhar is a mineral-producing district of Odisha.
  • It is famous for mining Iron ore, Manganese ore, Chromite, Quartzite, Bauxite, Gold, and Pyrophyllite.
• Satna is a city in Madhya Pradesh.
  • Satna is in the limestone belts of India.
  • Satna contributes around 8%–9% of India's total cement production.

The correct answer is Odisha.

Bauxite:

• Odisha alone accounts for 52(approx) per cent
• Andhra Pradesh accounts for 18 per cent.
• Gujarat accounts for 7 per cent.
• Major bauxite resources are in the east coast in Odisha and Andhra Pradesh.
• Madhya Pradesh  is  the leading producer of Manganese.

Correct Answer Odisha 

Key Points:

• Odisha contributes around 90% of the total production of chromite in the country. 
• It is used for the production of Disodium that is necessary for the production of stainless steel. 
• Apart from Odisha, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Jharkhand, and Karnataka also contribute to chromite production in the country. 
• Karnataka is the second largest producer of chromite.

The correct answer is Chhattisgarh.

• The Korba Coalfield is located in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh.

Key Points

• It is located in the Korba district near the Hasdeo River in Chhattisgarh.
• Hasandeo river is a tributary of Mahanadi.
• The coal mining started here in Korba in 1941.
• The production gets boosted after the construction of the Champa – Korba rail link in 1955.
• Coalfield located in West Bengal is Raniganj Coalfield.
• In Jharkhand, the Jharia coalfield is located.
• There is no coal field in Bihar.