14000+ MCQs Indian Geography(Minerals and Energy Resources)
Total Questions:- 50
Time:- 30 MinutesÂ
MCQ Pattern
Date:- 29/01/2026
1. Consider the following areas.
I. Bastar
II. Bellary
III. Singhbhum
IV. Tiruchirappalli
Which of the above areas have iron ores?
2. The share of nuclear energy generated in India in the total energy generated approximately is:
3. Which of the following is an iron region?
4. Which of the following geological systems of rocks contain a rich reserve of iron ore in India?
5. Which of the following pairs related to States of India and proposed Nuclear power plants is not correctly matched?
6. 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.
7. Which state is the largest producer of coal in India?
8. Assertion (A): Gondwana system of rocks provides about 95% of the coal in India. Reason (R): Most of the ferrous and non-ferrous minerals are associated with the Dharwar system of rocks.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below.
9. Which of the following industries uses bauxite as a principal raw material?
10. Which of the following is/are a geothermal site in India?
I. The Himalayas
II. Gulf of Cambay
III. Sone-Narmada-Tapi region
IV. Puga Valley of Ladakh
Select the correct answer from the codes given below.
11. Major coal mines in Jharkhand are located at:
12. The main source of energy in India is:
13. The famous Kolar mines in Karnataka is related with which mineral?
14. 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.
15. Which of the following states has the largest mica resources?
16. To promote renewable energy, the government established a new Ministry of New and Renewable Energy in:
17. In which place was the first Nuclear Power Station established in India?
18. With which mineral production is Malaj Khand associated?
19. The first major hydro power project developed in India is:
20. Bauxite is an ore of which element?
21. The power plant at Manikaran, based on geothermal energy, is located in the state of:
22. Which of the following is not a metallic mineral?
23. Which of the following region is also known as the Ruhr of India?
24. Rajasthan has near monopoly in the production of which mineral in India?
25. In which one of the following minerals, India leads in production in the world?
26. Assertion (A): The non-coking coal reserves are limited in India. Reason (R): India is well endowed with nearly all the raw materials necessary for the iron and steel industry.
27. Rajasthan has rich deposit of copper in which district?
28. 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?
29. In which one of the following states are the Namchik-Namphuk coal fields located?
30. India is comparatively not rich in which one of the following minerals compared to the other three?
31. Which of the following is/are the characteristic/characteristics of Indian coal?
I. High ash content
II. Low sulphur content
III. Low ash fusion temperature
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
32. The leading producer of manganese in India is:
33. Which among the following act classifies the minerals as major and minor in India?
34. The maximum prosperity of minerals is in which of the following states?
35. For which one of the following is Satara well known?
36. Which one among the following statements regarding India's coal is not correct?
37. Zawar mines of Udaipur is famous for which mineral?
38. Which state of India is the leading producer of primary gold accounting for over 99% production in India?
39. Dul-Hasti Hydro Power Station is developed over which river?
40. The highest grade and best quality coal is:
41. Which of the following places does not have a heavy-water plant for atomic energy?
42. Khetri Belt of Rajasthan state is famous for which type of mining?
43. Tatipaka oil Refinery is located in the state of:
44. The only state with tin resources in India is:
45. Bombay High is famous for which among the following energy resource?
46. Among the following states, which one does not have any significant coal resources?
47. In Uttar Pradesh, coal deposits are found in which region?
48. Out of the following types of iron ore, a reserve of which type is largest in India?
49. 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?
50. The leading producer of petroleum (crude oil) in India is:
