Minerals and Energy Resources Class 10 MCQs

Minerals and Energy Resources – Class 10 MCQs

Class: 10
Subject: Social Science
Section: Geography – Contemporary India II
Topic: Minerals and Energy Resources
Board: CBSE Board Examinations

1. Minerals are naturally occurring substances that have:

A. Definite chemical composition
B. No structure
C. Only organic origin
D. Liquid form

Answer: A. Definite chemical composition

Explanation: Minerals possess a specific chemical structure and physical properties.

2. Igneous rocks are formed from:

A. Sediments
B. Magma & lava
C. Fossils
D. Plants

Answer: B

Explanation: Cooling and solidification of molten magma form igneous rocks.

3. Ferrous minerals contain:

A. Iron
B. Gold
C. Copper
D. Silver

Answer: A

Explanation: Example: iron ore, manganese.

4. Bauxite is an ore of:

A. Copper
B. Aluminium
C. Iron
D. Zinc

Answer: B

Explanation: Aluminium is extracted from bauxite.

5. The best quality iron ore is:

A. Magnetite
B. Hematite
C. Bauxite
D. Mica

Answer: A

Explanation: Highest iron content.

6. Coal is a:

A. Renewable resource
B. Non-renewable resource
C. Metallic mineral
D. Flow resource

Answer: B

Explanation: Takes millions of years to form.

7. Petroleum is found in:

A. Igneous rocks
B. Sedimentary rocks
C. Metamorphic rocks
D. Mountains

Answer: B

Explanation: Formed from organic matter.

8. Mumbai High is famous for:

A. Coal
B. Petroleum
C. Iron
D. Copper

Answer: B

Explanation: Major offshore oilfield.

9. Lignite is a type of:

A. Coal
B. Iron
C. Oil
D. Gas

Answer: A

Explanation: Low-grade coal.

10. Uranium is used for:

A. Thermal power
B. Nuclear energy
C. Solar power
D. Wind energy

Answer: B

Explanation: Fuel for nuclear reactors.

11. Thermal power is generated from:

A. Coal
B. Sun
C. Wind
D. Water

Answer: A

Explanation: Burning coal produces steam.

12. Hydroelectric power uses:

A. Coal
B. Flowing water
C. Oil
D. Gas

Answer: B

Explanation: Renewable energy source.

13. Solar energy is:

A. Non-renewable
B. Renewable
C. Metallic
D. Fossil

Answer: B

Explanation: Derived from sunlight.

14. Biogas is produced from:

A. Coal
B. Animal waste
C. Uranium
D. Petroleum

Answer: B

Explanation: Organic decomposition.

15. Wind energy is generated using:

A. Turbines
B. Boilers
C. Reactors
D. Panels

Answer: A

Explanation: Wind turns turbines.

16. Conservation of minerals is important because:

A. They are inexhaustible
B. They are limited
C. Cheap
D. Renewable

Answer: B

Explanation: Non-renewable resources.

17. Neyveli is famous for:

A. Lignite
B. Iron
C. Oil
D. Gas

Answer: A

Explanation: Major lignite field.

18. Non-conventional energy includes:

A. Coal
B. Petroleum
C. Solar
D. Lignite

Answer: C

Explanation: Renewable sources.

19. Mica is used in:

A. Electronics
B. Agriculture
C. Food
D. Textiles

Answer: A

Explanation: Insulating properties.

20. Sustainable energy ensures:

A. Exhaustion
B. Long-term availability
C. Pollution
D. Mining

Answer: B

Explanation: Balance between use & conservation.

Minerals and Energy Resources Class 10 MCQs

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