14000+ MCQs Indian Geography(Minerals and Energy Resources)
Total Questions:- 50
Time:- 30 MinutesÂ
MCQ Pattern
Date:- 14/06/2026
1. Which of the following states has immense tin ore reserves?
2. The share of nuclear energy generated in India in the total energy generated approximately is:
3. Which among the following is the largest mechanised mine in India?
4. Which one among the following places is not an iron ore mining area?
5. Which of the following pairs related to States of India and proposed Nuclear power plants is not correctly matched?
6. Which state of India has the largest installation of wind power?
7. Which Hydropower plant in Bhutan was inaugurated recently by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi?
8. In which of the following states of India, silver is not found?
9. 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.
10. Kiru Hydroelectric Power Project is situated in:
11. Consider the following areas.
I. Bastar
II. Bellary
III. Singhbhum
IV. Tiruchirappalli
Which of the above areas have iron ores?
12. Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?
I. Idukki – Thermal Power Station
II. Sabarigiri – Hydroelectric Project
III. Ghatprabha – Irrigation Project
IV. Ramganga – Multipurpose Project
13. The main source of energy in India is:
14. Bombay High is famous for which among the following energy resource?
15. Salal Hydroelectric Project is situated in:
16. The famous Kolar mines in Karnataka is related with which mineral?
17. Rajasthan has near monopoly in the production of which mineral in India?
18. Which of the following Indian state is the biggest producer of Mica?
19. Which one of the following is not correctly matched?
20. Which one of the following states of India is the largest producer of lignite coal?
21. Which of the following rock systems provides over 90% of the coal in India?
22. 14 NELP Blocks, 1 JV Blocks, 2 Nomination Blocks and 4 CBM Blocks are related to:
23. Bauxite is an ore of which element?
24. Asia’s best zinc and lead reserves are available in which of the following areas of Rajasthan?
25. The only state with tin resources in India is:
26. Which one of the following states is the largest producer of silver in India?
27. Which one of the following is not a renewable Source of energy?
28. Which among the following act classifies the minerals as major and minor in India?
29. 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?
30. 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?
32. 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?
33. Which of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
34. Where is a major hydroelectric station located?
35. 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?
36. The biggest reserve of coal is found in which state?
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. Major coal mines in Jharkhand are located at:
39. Which of the following parts of India holds the largest reserve of mineral resources?
40. Which mineral of Chhattisgarh state has the largest deposit in the country?
41. Which of the following states has the largest reserve of copper?
42. The main gypsum producing state of India is:
43. Where is the best quality of marble found?
44. Which one of the following countries is called the 'country of winds'?
45. 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.
46. Which of the following technique is not relevant for dating of soil, minerals, rocks etc?
47. In which of the following districts in India is the largest Mica Belt found?
48. With which mineral production is Malaj Khand associated?
49. The headquarters of Hindustan Copper Limited is situated at:
50. In which one of the following minerals, India leads in production in the world?