Chapter 5 Minerals and Energy Resources

1. Take a look at the following statement.

1. The major metallic minerals zinc and lead can be found in igneous and metamorphic rocks.
2. Rajasthan has a large number of iron ore mines in addition to mica.
3. Bauxite deposits are created when a variety of rocks rich in aluminium silicates decompose.

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2. match the following

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3. Which one of the following minerals are formed by the decomposition of rocks,

leaving a residual mass of weathered material?

4. Take a look at the following statement.

1. Minerals can be found in the sands of valley floors and hilltops. ‘Placer deposits’ are the name given to these types of deposits.
2. The minerals (gold and silver) are found at the base of hills where water has not corroded them.

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5. Take a look at the following statements.

1. Coal mining is done by family members in Meghalaya in the form of a long narrow tunnel known as ‘Rat hole’ mining.
2. In the electrical sector, hematite ore is the most important and valuable.

Which of the following assertions is/are incorrect?

6. Koderma, in Jharkhand, is the leading producer of which one of the following minerals?

7. match the following iron ore mines state wise

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8. Consider the following propositions in relation to Manganese.

1. Manganese is a mineral that is utilised in the production of steel.
2. Bleaching powder, pesticides, and paints are all made with it.

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9. Consider the following propositions in relation to Copper.

1. Copper is employed in a variety of industries, including electrical cables and the chemical industry.
2. Copper mines are well-known in the Balaghat and Khetri areas.

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10. consider the following statement .

1. Statement : (A) The mineral mica is a non-metallic mineral.
2. Reason : (R)  Mica is an extremely important mineral in the electric and electronic sectors.

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11. match the following

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12. Which of the following rocks has minerals deposited and collected in its strata?

13. Take a look at the following remark about limestone.

1. It can be found not only in igneous but also in metamorphic rocks.
2. Limestone is the primary raw material used in the cement manufacturing process.

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14. consider the following statement regarding which is / are   Non-conventional sources.

1. geothermal
2. solar
3. wind
4. petroleum

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15. The sand of Monazite contains which of the following minerals?

16. Consider the following statement in relation to coal in India.

1. Lignite is a low-grade brown coal that is mushy and contains a lot of moisture.
2. Bituminous coal is coal that has been dug deep and exposed to high temperatures.
3. The best quality hard coal is anthracite.

Which of the following assertions is/are correct?

17. match the following

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18. Think about the following statement:

1. Minerals are found in “ores” most of the time.
2. The finest iron ore is magnetite.

Which of the following assertions is/are incorrect?

19. With reference to Oldest oil producing state of India., consider the following statements:

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

20. Consider the following statements with relation to geothermal energy:

1. The United States boasts the largest geothermal power plants in the world.
2. Geothermal energy is heat energy derived from the earth.
3. There are no geothermal power plants in India.

Which of the following assertions is/are correct?

21. match the following important nuclear power plants and places in india .

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22. match the following important hydel power stations and places in india

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