14000+ MCQs Indian Geography(Minerals and Energy Resources)
Total Questions:- 50
Time:- 30 Minutes
MCQ Pattern
Date:- 16/03/2026
1. Ankleshwar is famous for:
2. Anushakti Vidhyut Nigam Limited is a joint venture of the Nuclear Power Corporation of India and:
3. In which place was the first Nuclear Power Station established in India?
4. 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.
5. The share of nuclear energy generated in India in the total energy generated approximately is:
6. Which of the following is not a metallic mineral?
7. ‘Mithivirdi’ Nuclear Power Plant (now known as Kovvada) will be set up in collaboration with which of the following countries?
8. The first 'Union Territory' to run 100% on solar power is:
9. Where is a major hydroelectric station located?
10. Where is the headquarters of Hindustan Zinc Limited?
11. Which one of the following is the correct sequence of proved coal reserves in the Indian States in decreasing order?
12. 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?
13. 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?
14. The maximum prosperity of minerals is in which of the following states?
15. Choose the incorrect pair.
16. Which of the following region is also known as the Ruhr of India?
17. Which of the following states has the largest mica resources?
18. The only state with tin resources in India is:
19. India is comparatively not rich in which one of the following minerals compared to the other three?
20. Which of the following is the fifth-largest source of electricity in India?
21. Rajasthan has near monopoly in the production of which mineral in India?
22. The headquarters of Hindustan Copper Limited is situated at:
24. Which one of the following is an example of metallic mineral resource?
25. 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.
26. The Korba coalfield is located in which state?
27. The first commercial hydroelectricity plant was developed in India at:
28. Which one of the following is a source of renewable energy in India?
29. The power plant at Manikaran, based on geothermal energy, is located in the state of:
30. What is the rank of India in terms of Gold reserve in the world?
31. Khetri Belt of Rajasthan state is famous for which type of mining?
32. 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.
33. Among the following states, which one does not have any significant coal resources?
34. Which one of the following statements about energy production and consumption in India is not correct?
35. Which of the following places does not have a heavy-water plant for atomic energy?
36. 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
37. Which of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
38. For which one of the following is Satara well known?
39. 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.
40. 14 NELP Blocks, 1 JV Blocks, 2 Nomination Blocks and 4 CBM Blocks are related to:
41. Which one of the following countries is called the 'country of winds'?
42. Which one of the following states does not produce mica?
44. Which Hydropower plant in Bhutan was inaugurated recently by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi?
45. The leading producer of petroleum (crude oil) in India is:
46. In which one of the following minerals, India leads in production in the world?
47. Which one of the following is not correctly matched?
48. Baglihar, Dulhasti and Salal Hydro Power Projects have been developed on which of the following rivers?
49. Which is the correct sequence of the following manganese-producing states of India in terms of high to low production?
50. Iron ore is not available in which of the following Indian state?