14000+ MCQs Indian Geography(Minerals and Energy Resources)
Total Questions:- 50
Time:- 30 MinutesÂ
MCQ Pattern
Date:- 30/07/2026
1. Which one of the following states does not produce mica?
2. 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?
3. Which one of the following is not correctly matched?
4. Which of the following parts of India holds the largest reserve of mineral resources?
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. Indian ocean is supposedly accommodating vast amount of resources. Pick the correct statement(s) regarding this.
I. It contains natural gas.
II. It contains manganese nodules.
III. It contains barium sulphate. IV. It contains phosphorite nodules.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
9. The biggest reserve of coal is found in which state?
10. Consider the following areas.
I. Bastar
II. Bellary
III. Singhbhum
IV. Tiruchirappalli
Which of the above areas have iron ores?
11. Which one of the following countries is called the 'country of winds'?
12. 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?
13. Asia’s best zinc and lead reserves are available in which of the following areas of Rajasthan?
14. Which of the following industries uses bauxite as a principal raw material?
15. Which one of the following is a source of renewable energy in India?
16. 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.
17. Which mineral of Chhattisgarh state has the largest deposit in the country?
18. Which of the following geological systems of rocks contain a rich reserve of iron ore in India?
19. The main source of energy in India is:
20. The only state with tin resources in India is:
21. Which among the following statement is incorrect?
22. Choose the incorrect pair.
23. Which one of the following statements about energy production and consumption in India is not correct?
24. To promote renewable energy, the government established a new Ministry of New and Renewable Energy in:
25. Which of the following Indian state is the biggest producer of Mica?
26. Which one of the following states of India is the largest producer of lignite coal?
27. Among the following states, which one does not have any significant coal resources?
28. Which is the correct sequence of the following manganese-producing states of India in terms of high to low production?
29. Consider the following minerals:
I. Bentonite
II. Chromite
III. Kyanite
IV. Sillimanite
In India, which of the above is/are officially designated as major minerals?
30. Rajasthan has rich deposit of copper in which district?
31. In which of the following districts in India is the largest Mica Belt found?
32. India is constructing a major nuclear power plant at which of the following sites?
33. Consider the following statements and select the correct answer from the codes given below.
I. Richest deposits of iron ore are found in Karnataka.
II. India is the second largest producer of iron ore in the world.
III. Odisha is the largest producer of iron ore in India.
34. The leading producer of petroleum (crude oil) in India is:
35. India is self-sufficient in the supply of which element?
36. The first 'Union Territory' to run 100% on solar power is:
37. 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.
38. 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.
39. Which Hydropower plant in Bhutan was inaugurated recently by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi?
40. For which one of the following is Satara well known?
41. Which state of India is the leading producer of primary gold accounting for over 99% production in India?
42. India is comparatively not rich in which one of the following minerals compared to the other three?
43. Out of the following types of iron ore, a reserve of which type is largest in India?
44. The Anantapur district of Andhra Pradesh is famous for which mineral?
45. Which mineral is found in the Nathra-ki-Pal area of Rajasthan?
46. The first major hydro power project developed in India is:
47. Where is a major hydroelectric station located?
48. Where is the headquarters of Hindustan Zinc Limited?
49. Zawar mines of Udaipur is famous for which mineral?
50. Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant is being established in: