CLASS-X QUIZ 1 : GEOGRAPHY LESSON 5 : MINERALAS AND POWER RESOURCES

Minerals and Energy Resources Quiz

All questions are compulsory

1. Which mineral is obtained from placer deposits?

A. Gold B. Iron C. Limestone D. Bauxite

2. Assertion (A): Coal is formed due to the compression of plant material over millions of years.
Reason (R): Coal is formed in arid regions only.

A. A is true, R is false B. Both A and R are true, R is the correct explanation C. Both A and R are true, R is not the correct explanation D. A is false, R is true

3. Match the mineral with its major state of production:

A. Bauxite - (i) Odisha
B. Copper - (ii) Rajasthan
C. Mica - (iii) Jharkhand
D. Coal - (iv) Jharkhand

A. A-(i), B-(ii), C-(iii), D-(iv) B. A-(ii), B-(iii), C-(i), D-(iv) C. A-(iii), B-(iv), C-(i), D-(ii) D. A-(iv), B-(i), C-(ii), D-(iii)

4. Which of the following is a non-metallic mineral?

A. Mica B. Iron ore C. Copper D. Bauxite

5. Identify the correct pair:

A. Kudremukh – Iron ore B. Digboi – Gold C. Khetri – Mica D. Ratnagiri – Copper

6. Which state is the leading producer of manganese?

A. Madhya Pradesh B. Odisha C. Karnataka D. Maharashtra

7. Which of the following minerals is formed due to evaporation in arid regions?

A. Gypsum B. Mica C. Bauxite D. Copper

8. Statement I: Iron ore is exported from Bailadila mines.
Statement II: Bailadila hills are located in Jharkhand.

A. Only I is correct B. Both are correct C. Only II is correct D. Both are incorrect

9. Which mineral is essential in making cement?

A. Limestone B. Bauxite C. Mica D. Gold

10. Assertion (A): Mica is used in the electronic industry.
Reason (R): Mica is a poor conductor of electricity.

A. A is true, R is false B. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation C. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation D. A is false, R is true