14000+ MCQs Indian Geography(Minerals and Energy Resources)
Total Questions:- 50
Time:- 30 Minutes
MCQ Pattern
Date:- 14/12/2025
1. With reference to management of minor minerals in India, consider the following statements.
I. Sand is a ‘Minor mineral’ according to the prevailing law in the country.
II. State government has the power to grant mining leases of minor minerals, but the powers regarding the formation of rules related to the grant of minor mineral lie with the Central Government.
III. State Government have the power to frame rules to prevent illegal mining of minor minerals.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
2. Which one among the following statements regarding India's coal is not correct?
3. Which one of the following is not correctly matched?
4. The share of nuclear energy generated in India in the total energy generated approximately is:
5. What is the rank of India in terms of Gold reserve in the world?
6. The leading producer of petroleum (crude oil) in India is:
7. The power plant at Manikaran, based on geothermal energy, is located in the state of:
8. What is the product found in large quantities in the Churu-Bikaner-Sri Ganganagar belt, which is
(i) a source of environmental pollution,
(ii) used for raising soil fertility and
(iii) after value addition, is used in the health and building sector?
9. Which of the following states has the largest reserve of copper?
10. Which of the following is not a metallic mineral?
11. Which of the following rock systems provides over 90% of the coal in India?
12. Where is the best quality of marble found?
13. Which of the following geological systems of rocks contain a rich reserve of iron ore in India?
14. The headquarters of Hindustan Copper Limited is situated at:
15. In which place was the first Nuclear Power Station established in India?
16. Consider the following statements:
I. Coal ash contains arsenic, lead and mercury.
II. Coal-fired power plants release sulphur dioxide and oxides of nitrogen into the environment.
III. High ash content is observed in Indian coal.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
17. In which one of the following states are the Namchik-Namphuk coal fields located?
18. Baglihar, Dulhasti and Salal Hydro Power Projects have been developed on which of the following rivers?
19. The oldest oil field in India is:
20. The Anantapur district of Andhra Pradesh is famous for which mineral?
21. Consider the following statements regarding renewable energy in India.
I. The energy which fulfills the present energy demand without depleting the resource for the future is called renewable energy.
II. Germany is the world leader in wind power.
III. Tamil Nadu is the topmost state in wind power installed capacity.
IV. Karnataka has the highest installed Solar power generation in the country.
Which of the statement(s) is/are correct?
22. In terms of total energy generation in India, the correct sequence of regions in decreasing order of the concerned ones is:
23. The twentieth nuclear power reactor unit of India is:
24. Assertion (A): Currently India is promoting the establishment and use of renewable energy resources. Reason (R): The production of energy from unconventional energy resources has been stopped.
25. The Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) is:
26. The first commercial hydroelectricity plant was developed in India at:
27. Which one among the following places is not an iron ore mining area?
28. Consider the following statements:
Assertion (A): Nuclear energy is a promising source of futuristic demand for energy supply in India.
Reason (R): Nuclear minerals are ubiquitously available in India.
Select the correct answer by using the codes given below.
29. The famous Kolar mines in Karnataka is related with which mineral?
30. Rana Pratap Sagar Hydro Electricity Station is situated at:
31. The maximum prosperity of minerals is in which of the following states?
32. Which of the following technique is not relevant for dating of soil, minerals, rocks etc?
33. Rajasthan has rich deposit of copper in which district?
34. Where is a major hydroelectric station located?
35. Which of the following parts of India holds the largest reserve of mineral resources?
36. Consider the following statements regarding the Urja Ganga Project.
I. It is a gas pipeline project.
II. It was started in 2016.
III. It is extended up to Iran.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
37. The first 'Union Territory' to run 100% on solar power is:
38. The biggest reserve of coal is found in which state?
39. Which of the following industries uses bauxite as a principal raw material?
40. Which of the following region is also known as the Ruhr of India?
41. Which mineral of Chhattisgarh state has the largest deposit in the country?
42. Choose the incorrect pair.
43. Which of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
44. To insulate the country from disruptions in the supply of crude oil, India has established "India Strategic Petroleum Reserves Ltd." It will construct underground storages at three places. Identify the place which has not been selected for the purpose.
45. ‘Mithivirdi’ Nuclear Power Plant (now known as Kovvada) will be set up in collaboration with which of the following countries?
47. Which one of the following is the correct sequence of proved coal reserves in the Indian States in decreasing order?
48. Which mineral is found in the Nathra-ki-Pal area of Rajasthan?
49. Which state is the largest producer of coal in India?
50. The highest grade and best quality coal is:
