MCQs on India’s Mineral Wealth

Which of the following is the largest producer of coal in India?
- A) Jharkhand
- B) Chhattisgarh
- C) Odisha
- D) West Bengal
  Answer: A) Jharkhand
India’s largest deposit of iron ore is found in which state?
- A) Goa
- B) Karnataka
- C) Odisha
- D) Jharkhand
  Answer: B) Karnataka
Which mineral is primarily extracted from the mines in the Khetri district of Rajasthan?
- A) Copper
- B) Iron
- C) Bauxite
- D) Zinc
  Answer: A) Copper
What is the primary use of bauxite in India?
- A) Production of aluminum
- B) Production of steel
- C) Construction
- D) Fertilizers
  Answer: A) Production of aluminum
Which mineral resource is predominantly found in the Western Ghats?
- A) Coal
- B) Iron Ore
- C) Manganese
- D) Gold
  Answer: C) Manganese
What is the major environmental concern associated with mining activities in India?
- A) Deforestation
- B) Soil erosion
- C) Water contamination
- D) All of the above
  Answer: D) All of the above
India is rich in which type of fossil fuel?
- A) Coal
- B) Oil shale
- C) Natural gas
- D) All of the above
  Answer: A) Coal
Which of the following minerals is a non-metallic resource in India?
- A) Gypsum
- B) Copper
- C) Gold
- D) Mica
  Answer: A) Gypsum
Which state is the largest producer of mica in India?
- A) Jharkhand
- B) Andhra Pradesh
- C) Rajasthan
- D) Odisha
  Answer: A) Jharkhand
What is the significance of mineral wealth for the Indian economy?
- A) Source of foreign exchange
- B) Employment generation
- C) Industrial growth
- D) All of the above
  Answer: D) All of the above
Which of the following minerals is not mined in India?
- A) Platinum
- B) Iron ore
- C) Bauxite
- D) Copper
  Answer: A) Platinum
The National Mineral Policy in India aims to:
- A) Maximize revenue from mineral resources
- B) Promote sustainable mining practices
- C) Encourage private sector participation
- D) All of the above
  Answer: D) All of the above
Which mineral is used as a raw material for cement production?
- A) Limestone
- B) Mica
- C) Gypsum
- D) Iron ore
  Answer: A) Limestone
Which state in India is known for its diamond mines?
- A) Andhra Pradesh
- B) Madhya Pradesh
- C) Gujarat
- D) Karnataka
  Answer: B) Madhya Pradesh
Which of the following minerals is primarily found in the northeastern states of India?
- A) Bauxite
- B) Coal
- C) Limestone
- D) Oil
  Answer: A) Bauxite
The impact of mining activities on water bodies includes:
- A) Increase in water levels
- B) Pollution of water sources
- C) Improvement of water quality
- D) Creation of new water bodies
  Answer: B) Pollution of water sources
Which of the following is a rare earth element that has gained significance in India?
- A) Lithium
- B) Cobalt
- C) Uranium
- D) Gold
  Answer: A) Lithium
The major bauxite reserves in India are located in which region?
- A) Eastern India
- B) Western India
- C) Southern India
- D) Northern India
  Answer: A) Eastern India
What is the primary method of mineral extraction in India?
- A) Open-cast mining
- B) Underground mining
- C) Placer mining
- D) Mountaintop removal
  Answer: A) Open-cast mining
Which Indian state is known for its largest reserves of coal?
- A) West Bengal
- B) Chhattisgarh
- C) Jharkhand
- D) Madhya Pradesh
  Answer: C) Jharkhand
What is the role of the Indian Bureau of Mines?
- A) Regulating mineral exploration
- B) Promoting sustainable mining
- C) Policy formulation
- D) All of the above
  Answer: D) All of the above
The term ‘mineral rights’ refers to:
- A) The rights to explore and extract minerals
- B) The rights to sell minerals
- C) The rights to use land for mineral processing
- D) The rights to export minerals
  Answer: A) The rights to explore and extract minerals
Which mineral is primarily used in the manufacture of glass?
- A) Quartz
- B) Mica
- C) Gypsum
- D) Talc
  Answer: A) Quartz
Which of the following is a significant environmental challenge due to mining in India?
- A) Land degradation
- B) Deforestation
- C) Water scarcity
- D) All of the above
  Answer: D) All of the above
Which mineral resource in India is classified as a strategic mineral?
- A) Iron ore
- B) Copper
- C) Uranium
- D) Coal
  Answer: C) Uranium
The process of reclaiming land after mining activities is known as:
- A) Land restoration
- B) Land reclamation
- C) Land rehabilitation
- D) All of the above
  Answer: D) All of the above
The export of which mineral contributes significantly to India’s foreign exchange?
- A) Gold
- B) Iron ore
- C) Coal
- D) Mica
  Answer: B) Iron ore
Which of the following is the impact of illegal mining activities?
- A) Increased employment opportunities
- B) Environmental degradation
- C) Revenue generation
- D) Infrastructure development
  Answer: B) Environmental degradation
The Geology Survey of India is primarily responsible for:
- A) Exploration and survey of mineral resources
- B) Regulation of mining activities
- C) Promoting mineral conservation
- D) All of the above
  Answer: A) Exploration and survey of mineral resources
Which state in India is known for the production of zinc?
- A) Rajasthan
- B) Gujarat
- C) Maharashtra
- D) Punjab
  Answer: A) Rajasthan

These MCQs cover various aspects of India’s mineral wealth, including distribution, utilization, and environmental impacts. They can be beneficial for candidates preparing for the Civil Services Examination.

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