Minerals and Metals Quiz

What is the basic raw material for the cement industry?

• Copper

• Limestone

• Mica

• Iron ore

Which state in India is the largest producer of bauxite?

• Chhattisgarh

• Jharkhand

• Odisha

• Gujarat

What is the main use of manganese?

• Making toothpaste

• Creating ceramics

• Manufacturing steel

• Producing electricity

What is the main mineral used in electric and electronic industries due to its excellent di-electric strength?

• Copper

• Iron ore

• Mica

• Bauxite

Where are the Kudremukh iron ore mines located in India?

• Maharashtra

• Jharkhand

• Karnataka

• Odisha

Which of the following is a major health risk for miners?

• Pulmonary diseases

• Fires

• Inundation

• Dumping of waste

What is the most common energy source for rural households in India?

• Coal

• Natural gas

• Firewood

• Petroleum

Which state in India has the largest coal reserves in the Gondwana rock series?

• Jharkhand

• West Bengal

• Meghalaya

• Assam

Which renewable energy source is abundant in India due to its tropical climate?

• Biogas

• Solar energy

• Geothermal energy

• Wind power

What is the primary purpose of the Hazira-Vijaipur-Jagdishpur gas pipeline in India?

• Extracting petroleum

• Transporting water

• Supplying electricity

• Distributing natural gas