14000+ MCQs Indian Geography(Minerals and Energy Resources)
Total Questions:- 50
Time:- 30 Minutes
MCQ Pattern
Date:- 01/11/2026
1. To promote renewable energy, the government established a new Ministry of New and Renewable Energy in:
2. Which one among the following places is not an iron ore mining area?
3. In which district of Chhattisgarh, Bauxite ore is available?
4. Which mineral is found in the Nathra-ki-Pal area of Rajasthan?
5. 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.
6. Which one of the following is an example of metallic mineral resource?
7. Which of the following region is also known as the Ruhr of India?
8. Which of the following states has the largest mica resources?
9. 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?
10. Which state is the largest producer of coal in India?
11. India is comparatively not rich in which one of the following minerals compared to the other three?
12. Among the following states, which one does not have any significant coal resources?
13. The main source of energy in India is:
14. For which one of the following is Satara well known?
15. Which one of the following is the correct sequence of proved coal reserves in the Indian States in decreasing order?
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. The Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) is:
18. Where is the best quality of marble found?
19. Which of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
20. Which one of the following is known as Pearl City?
21. 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.
22. Anushakti Vidhyut Nigam Limited is a joint venture of the Nuclear Power Corporation of India and:
23. Which among the following is the largest mechanised mine in India?
24. Consider the following areas.
I. Bastar
II. Bellary
III. Singhbhum
IV. Tiruchirappalli
Which of the above areas have iron ores?
25. Which one among the following statements regarding India's coal is not correct?
26. The twentieth nuclear power reactor unit of India is:
27. Which of the following states has the largest reserve of copper?
28. The first 'Union Territory' to run 100% on solar power is:
29. 14 NELP Blocks, 1 JV Blocks, 2 Nomination Blocks and 4 CBM Blocks are related to:
30. Iron ore is not available in which of the following Indian state?
31. Which of the following pairs related to States of India and proposed Nuclear power plants is not correctly matched?
32. 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?
33. Which of the following rock systems provides over 90% of the coal in India?
34. Which one of the following is not correctly matched?
35. Which of the following states has immense tin ore reserves?
36. Which of the following Indian state is the biggest producer of Mica?
37. Major coal mines in Jharkhand are located at:
38. Mangala, Bhagyam, Shakti, and Aishwarya are:
39. Asia’s best zinc and lead reserves are available in which of the following areas of Rajasthan?
40. Khetri Belt of Rajasthan state is famous for which type of mining?
41. 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.
42. The maximum prosperity of minerals is in which of the following states?
43. Which one of the following countries is called the 'country of winds'?
44. Dul-Hasti Hydro Power Station is developed over which river?
45. 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.
46. With which mineral production is Malaj Khand associated?
47. The leading producer of manganese in India is:
48. 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.
49. Choose the incorrect pair.
50. Which of the following is not a metallic mineral?