14000+ MCQs Indian Geography(Minerals and Energy Resources)
Total Questions:- 50
Time:- 30 Minutes
MCQ Pattern
Date:- 01/08/2026
1. Which of the following is not a metallic mineral?
2. 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.
3. Which one of the following is known as Pearl City?
4. Which one of the following states is the largest producer of silver in India?
5. 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.
6. With which mineral production is Malaj Khand associated?
7. The only state with tin resources in India is:
8. 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?
9. The Anantapur district of Andhra Pradesh is famous for which mineral?
10. The famous Kolar mines in Karnataka is related with which mineral?
11. Which mineral of Chhattisgarh state has the largest deposit in the country?
12. Iron ore is not available in which of the following Indian state?
13. Which of the following geological systems of rocks contain a rich reserve of iron ore in India?
14. Where is a major hydroelectric station located?
15. The highest grade and best quality coal is:
16. Which one of the following countries is called the 'country of winds'?
17. The first commercial hydroelectricity plant was developed in India at:
18. Which Hydropower plant in Bhutan was inaugurated recently by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi?
19. Mangala, Bhagyam, Shakti, and Aishwarya are:
20. Consider the following areas.
I. Bastar
II. Bellary
III. Singhbhum
IV. Tiruchirappalli
Which of the above areas have iron ores?
21. The main source of energy in India is:
22. Rajasthan has rich deposit of copper in which district?
23. 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.
24. Khetri Belt of Rajasthan state is famous for which type of mining?
25. The share of nuclear energy generated in India in the total energy generated approximately is:
26. Which of the following parts of India holds the largest reserve of mineral resources?
27. Tatipaka oil Refinery is located in the state of:
28. Which of the following region is also known as the Ruhr of India?
29. 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.
30. Which of the following states has the largest mica resources?
31. 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?
32. Which state of India is the leading producer of primary gold accounting for over 99% production in India?
33. 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?
34. 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.
35. Which among the following act classifies the minerals as major and minor in India?
36. Which mineral is found in the Nathra-ki-Pal area of Rajasthan?
37. Out of the following types of iron ore, a reserve of which type is largest in India?
38. Zawar mines of Udaipur is famous for which mineral?
39. In which one of the following states are the Namchik-Namphuk coal fields located?
40. Which one among the following statements regarding India's coal is not correct?
41. Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant is being established in:
43. The Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) is:
44. 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?
45. 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?
46. The main gypsum producing state of India is:
47. Which of the following Indian state is the biggest producer of Mica?
48. Which among the following statement is incorrect?
49. Among the following states, which one does not have any significant coal resources?
50. In which district of Chhattisgarh, Bauxite ore is available?