14000+ MCQs Indian Geography(Minerals and Energy Resources)
Total Questions:- 50
Time:- 30 MinutesÂ
MCQ Pattern
Date:- 13/09/2026
1. The share of nuclear energy generated in India in the total energy generated approximately is:
2. Where is a major hydroelectric station located?
3. Which one of the following is a source of renewable energy in India?
4. Which of the following states has immense tin ore reserves?
5. Which one of the following is the main area for production of 'Tidal Energy' in India?
6. Salal Hydroelectric Project is situated in:
7. The first commercial hydroelectricity plant was developed in India at:
8. 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.
9. Which of the following geological systems of rocks contain a rich reserve of iron ore in India?
10. Which one of the following states does not produce mica?
11. 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
12. The oldest oil field in India is:
13. Which of the following parts of India holds the largest reserve of mineral resources?
14. Choose the incorrect pair.
15. In which of the following states of India, silver is not found?
16. Which one of the following is not correctly matched?
17. Which mineral is found in the Nathra-ki-Pal area of Rajasthan?
18. Which one of the following states of India is the largest producer of lignite coal?
19. 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.
20. Which is the correct sequence of the following manganese-producing states of India in terms of high to low production?
21. The twentieth nuclear power reactor unit of India is:
22. 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.
23. Which of the following industries uses bauxite as a principal raw material?
24. Bauxite is an ore of which element?
25. Which one of the following is an example of metallic mineral resource?
26. Which one of the following is known as Pearl City?
27. Which of the following is not a metallic mineral?
28. Bombay High is famous for which among the following energy resource?
29. Which one of the following statements about energy production and consumption in India is not correct?
30. Anushakti Vidhyut Nigam Limited is a joint venture of the Nuclear Power Corporation of India and:
31. Two leading producer states of bauxite in India are:
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. India is constructing a major nuclear power plant at which of the following sites?
34. The maximum prosperity of minerals is in which of the following states?
35. Which among the following statement is incorrect?
36. 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.
37. In which place was the first Nuclear Power Station established in India?
38. Which state of India is the leading producer of primary gold accounting for over 99% production in India?
39. In terms of total energy generation in India, the correct sequence of regions in decreasing order of the concerned ones is:
40. 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?
41. 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.
42. To promote renewable energy, the government established a new Ministry of New and Renewable Energy in:
43. Which one among the following places is not an iron ore mining area?
44. Ankleshwar is famous for:
45. 14 NELP Blocks, 1 JV Blocks, 2 Nomination Blocks and 4 CBM Blocks are related to:
46. The leading producer of petroleum (crude oil) in India is:
47. Which one of the following is the correct sequence of proved coal reserves in the Indian States in decreasing order?
48. The main source of energy in India is:
49. 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.
50. Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant is being established in:
