Chapter 7 Mineral and Energy Resources

1. Take a look at the following statement on the metallic minerals.

1. Iron ore
2. copper
3. Mica
4. Limestone
5. Bauxite

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2. Take a look at the following statement.

1.The major metallic minerals zinc and lead are

found in igneous and metamorphic rocks.

2.Rajasthan has a large number of iron ore mines

with mica.

3.Bauxite deposits are created when a variety of

rocks rich in aluminium silicates decompose.

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3. In which one of the following States are the major oil fields located?

4. match the following

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5. Which one of the following minerals are formed by

the decomposition of rocks, leaving a residual mass

of weathered material?

6.

consider 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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7. At which one of the following places was the

first atomic power station started?

8.

consider the following statements .

1.Coal mining in Meghalaya is done by family members

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?

9.

Koderma, in Jharkhand, is the leading producer

of which one of the following minerals?

10. match the following iron ore mines state wise

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11.

Consider the following propositions in relation to Manganese.

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

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12.

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.

select the incorrect response

13. Which one of the following minerals is known as

brown diamond?

14. 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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15. match the following

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16. Which of the following rocks has minerals deposited

and collected in its strata?

17.

Take a look at the following remark about limestone.

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

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18. Which one of the following is non-renewable source of energy?

19. Consider the following statement about

which sources are non-traditional.

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

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

21. 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?

22. match the following

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23. 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?

24. Consider the following statements with relation

to India’s oldest oil producing state:

Which of the following assertions is/are correct?

25. 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?

26. match the following important nuclear power plants

and places in india

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27. match the following important hydel power stations

and places in india

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28. match the following important hydel power stations

and places in india

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