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ICSE.X.GEO.CH.8. Minerals and energy resources

Total questions: 117

Worksheet time: 1hrs 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following best defines a mineral?

a)

A combination of elements formed through organic processes.

b)

A naturally occurring substance with a definite chemical composition, formed by inorganic processes.

c)

A fossil fuel used for energy production.

d)

A type of rock found in the Earth's crust.

2.

Minerals are generally found in the Earth's crust in the form of:

a)

Crystals

b)

Ore

c)

Soil

d)

Water

3.

Which of the following is NOT a primary type of mineral?

a)

Metallic

b)

Non-metallic

c)

Organic

d)

Energy

4.

Metallic minerals are typically found in:

a)

Sedimentary rocks

b)

Igneous rocks

c)

Metamorphic rocks

d)

All of the above

5.

Which of the following is an example of a metallic mineral?

a)

Limestone

b)

Coal

c)

Iron ore

d)

Gypsum

6.

Non-metallic minerals are generally found in:

a)

Igneous rocks

b)

Sedimentary rocks

c)

Volcanic rocks

d)

All of the above

7.

Which of the following is an example of a non-metallic mineral?

a)

Gold

b)

Copper

c)

Mica

d)

Manganese

8.

Energy minerals are also known as:

a)

Fossil fuels

b)

Metallic ores

c)

Non-metallic minerals

d)

Gemstones

9.

Which of the following is an example of an energy mineral?

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10.

Which of the following is the highest quality iron ore, containing approximately 70% iron?

a)

Haematite

b)

Magnetite

c)

Limonite

d)

Siderite

11.

What is another name for Magnetite iron ore?

a)

Red Iron

b)

Black Iron

c)

Brown Iron

d)

Yellow Iron

12.

Haematite iron ore is known as:

a)

Hydrated iron-oxide

b)

Iron carbonate

c)

Oxide of Iron

d)

Magnetic iron

13.

Limonite is also known as:

a)

Iron carbonate

b)

Hydrated iron-oxide

c)

Oxide of Iron

d)

Black Iron

14.

Siderite is also known as:

a)

Hydrated iron-oxide

b)

Iron carbonate

c)

Oxide of iron

d)

Magnetic iron

15.

Approximately what percentage of iron ore is used by iron and steel industries?

a)

50%

b)

70%

c)

90%

d)

100%

16.

Which state ranks first in iron ore production in India?

a)

Karnataka

b)

Jharkhand

c)

Odisha

d)

Chhattisgarh

17.

Which state ranks second in iron ore production in India?

a)

Karnataka

b)

Jharkhand

18.

Which state ranks third in iron ore production in India?

a)

Karnataka

b)

Jharkhand

c)

Odisha

d)

Chhattisgarh

19.

Manganese is a key raw material in the production of:

a)

Aluminum

b)

Steel

c)

Copper

d)

Gold

20.

India is the world's what largest producer of manganese ore?

a)

5th

b)

6th

c)

7th

d)

8th

21.

Which of the following is a major use of manganese?

a)

Making electrical wires

b)

Manufacturing ferro-manganese alloy

c)

Making utensils

d)

All of the above

22.

"The red metal" refers to which mineral?

a)

Iron

b)

Manganese

c)

Copper

d)

Bauxite

23.

Which of the following is a property of copper?

a)

It is brittle

b)

It is a poor conductor of heat

c)

It is malleable and ductile

d)

It is magnetic

24.

India's copper production accounts for approximately what percentage of the world's production?

a)

3.4%

b)

10%

c)

20%

d)

50%

25.

Bauxite is the ore of which metal?

a)

Iron

b)

Copper

c)

Aluminum

d)

Manganese

26.

Which of the following is a use of bauxite?

a)

Making electrical wires

b)

Manufacturing aircrafts

c)

Making steel

d)

All of the above

27.

India is the world's what largest producer of bauxite?

a)

3rd

b)

4th

c)

5th

d)

6th

28.

Which state is the largest producer of bauxite in India?

a)

Jharkhand

b)

Gujarat

c)

Odisha

d)

Maharashtra

29.

Which of the following is a characteristic of conventional energy sources?

a)

Renewable

b)

Fixed in nature

c)

Environmentally friendly

d)

Abundantly available

30.

Which of the following is NOT a conventional energy source?

a)

Coal

b)

Hydel power

c)

Solar energy

d)

Natural gas

31.

Which of the following conventional energy sources is renewable?

a)

Coal

b)

Petroleum

c)

Natural gas

d)

Hydel power

32.

Which of the following is a fossil fuel?

a)

Hydel power

b)

Coal

c)

Wind energy

d)

Solar energy

33.

Which of the following is a disadvantage of using coal and petroleum?

a)

They are cheap and abundant.

b)

They are responsible for air pollution and global warming.

c)

They are easy to extract.

d)

They are safe to use.

34.

India ranks what in the world in coal production?

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35.

Coal is primarily found in which type of rock?

a)

Igneous

b)

Sedimentary

c)

Metamorphic

d)

Volcanic

36.

Which state in India has the highest coal reserves?

a)

Odisha

b)

Chhattisgarh

c)

Jharkhand

d)

West Bengal

37.

Which of the following is the largest coalfield in India?

a)

Raniganj

b)

Jharia

c)

Bokaro

d)

Talcher

38.

Which state ranks second in coal reserves in India?

a)

Jharkhand

b)

Odisha

c)

Chhattisgarh

d)

West Bengal

39.

Which state is the fourth largest coal-producing state in India?

a)

Jharkhand

b)

Odisha

c)

Chhattisgarh

d)

Madhya Pradesh

40.

Which of the following is an advantage of coal?

a)

It is a renewable source of energy.

b)

It is environmentally friendly.

c)

It is easy to burn and produces high energy.

d)

Its mining is safe for workers.

41.

Which of the following is a disadvantage of coal?

a)

It is cheap and readily available.

b)

It causes air pollution and global warming.

c)

It is a safe source of energy.

d)

It is easy to transport.

42.

The word 'petroleum' is derived from which language?

a)

Greek

b)

Latin

43.

What does 'Petra' mean in Latin?

a)

Oil

b)

Rock

c)

Gas

d)

Fuel

44.

What is the rank of India in the world in petroleum production?

a)

10th

b)

15th

c)

20th

d)

24th

45.

Which of the following is a major oil field region in India?

a)

North Eastern Region

b)

Western Region

c)

East Coastal Region

d)

All of the above

46.

Which state is the largest petroleum-producing state in India?

a)

Gujarat

b)

Maharashtra

c)

Assam

d)

Andhra Pradesh

47.

Which of the following is an advantage of petroleum?

a)

It is a renewable source of energy.

b)

It is environmentally friendly.

c)

It is easy to transport.

d)

It does not contribute to global warming.

48.

Which of the following is a disadvantage of petroleum?

a)

It is a cheap and abundant resource.

b)

It is a non-renewable source and contributes to pollution.

c)

It is easy to extract and process.

d)

It is safe for the environment.

49.

Natural gas primarily consists of:

a)

Propane

b)

Butane

c)

Methane

d)

Ethane

50.

Which of the following is a major source of natural gas production in India?

a)

Western offshore regions

b)

Himalayan foothills

c)

Thar Desert

d)

Eastern Ghats

51.

Which city has the largest natural gas reserves in India?

a)

Mumbai

b)

Chennai

c)

Kolkata

d)

Delhi

52.

Which of the following is an advantage of natural gas?

a)

It is a non-renewable source of energy.

b)

It is expensive and difficult to extract.

c)

It is cheaper and more eco-friendly than other fossil fuels.

d)

It is highly explosive and dangerous to use.

53.

Which of the following is a disadvantage of natural gas?

a)

It is a clean and efficient fuel.

b)

Its reserves are limited.

c)

It is easy to transport and use.

d)

It is a renewable source of energy.

54.

India ranks what in the world in the production of hydroelectric power?

a)

3rd

b)

4th

c)

5th

d)

6th

55.

Hydel power is derived from:

a)

Solar energy

b)

Wind energy

c)

Falling or fast-running water

d)

Geothermal heat

56.

Which of the following is an advantage of hydel power?

a)

It is a non-renewable source of energy.

b)

It contributes to greenhouse gas emissions.

c)

It is cheap, clean, and renewable.

d)

It is expensive and difficult to generate.

57.

Which of the following is a joint venture of Punjab, Rajasthan, and Himachal Pradesh?

a)

Hirakud Dam

b)

Bhakra Nangal Dam

c)

Tehri Dam

d)

Sardar Sarovar Dam

58.

Which dam is the second highest dam in India?

a)

Hirakud Dam

b)

Bhakra Dam

c)

Tehri Dam

d)

Koyna Dam

59.

The Bhakra Dam is built on which river?

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60.

The primary purpose of the Bhakra Nangal Dam was NOT to:

a)

Prevent floods

b)

Provide irrigation

c)

Generate electricity

d)

Create a wildlife sanctuary

61.

The Hirakud Dam is built across which river?

a)

Sutlej

b)

Beas

c)

Mahanadi

d)

Narmada

62.

Which of the following is the longest major earthen dam in India?

a)

Bhakra Dam

b)

Hirakud Dam

c)

Tehri Dam

d)

Sardar Sarovar Dam

63.

Which of the following is a characteristic of non-conventional energy sources?

a)

They are non-renewable.

b)

They are automatically replenished by nature.

c)

They are limited in supply.

d)

They are expensive to harness.

64.

Which of the following is an example of a non-conventional energy source?

a)

Coal

b)

Petroleum

c)

Solar energy

d)

Natural gas

65.

Solar energy is produced through:

a)

Wind turbines

b)

Sunlight

c)

Tidal waves

d)

Geothermal heat

66.

Which of the following is used to transform solar radiation into heat?

a)

Photovoltaic cells

b)

Electric collectors

c)

Solar cookers

d)

Solar heaters

67.

Photovoltaic cells are used to produce:

a)

Heat

b)

Electricity

68.

Which of the following is an advantage of solar energy?

a)

It is a non-renewable resource.

b)

It is an inexhaustible and renewable source.

c)

It is expensive to harness.

d)

It contributes to pollution.

69.

Wind energy is generated by:

a)

Sunlight

b)

The motion of wind turbines

c)

Tidal waves

d)

Geothermal heat

70.

India had the what largest installed wind power capacity in the world?

a)

2nd

b)

3rd

c)

4th

d)

5th

71.

Which of the following is an advantage of wind energy?

a)

It is an expensive source of energy.

b)

It is a clean and cost-effective fuel source.

c)

It is a limited resource.

d)

It causes significant pollution.

72.

Tidal energy is harnessed from:

a)

Wind

b)

Sunlight

c)

The movement of oceanic tides

d)

Geothermal heat

73.

Which of the following areas in India has the maximum tidal range?

a)

The Gulf of Cambay and the Gulf of Kutch

b)

The Coromandel Coast

c)

The Malabar Coast

d)

The Andaman and Nicobar Islands

74.

Which of the following is an advantage of tidal energy?

a)

It is a polluting source of energy.

b)

It is an expensive source of energy.

c)

It is a cleaner and safer form of energy generation.

d)

It is a limited resource.

75.

Geothermal energy is obtained from:

a)

Sunlight

b)

Wind

c)

The heat in the interior of the Earth

d)

Tidal waves

76.

Which of the following is a location where experimental geothermal energy projects have been set up in India?

a)

Puga valley in Ladakh

b)

Parvati valley in Himachal Pradesh

c)

Both a and b

d)

None of the above

77.

Which of the following is an advantage of geothermal energy?

a)

It is a non-renewable resource.

b)

It is an expensive and limited resource.

c)

It is a renewable and eco-friendly resource.

d)

It causes significant pollution.

78.

Nuclear power is generated by:

a)

Burning fossil fuels

b)

Nuclear reactions in controlled reactors

c)

Harnessing wind energy

d)

Utilizing solar energy

79.

Which of the following elements is used for generating nuclear power?

a)

Carbon

b)

Uranium

c)

Silicon

d)

Hydrogen

80.

Which of the following is an advantage of nuclear energy?

a)

It produces a lot of radioactive waste.

b)

It is a clean source of energy.

c)

It is a very expensive source of energy.

d)

It requires a large amount of manpower.

81.

Biogas is produced by:

a)

Burning fossil fuels

b)

Decomposition of organic matter in the absence of oxygen

c)

Harnessing wind energy

d)

Utilizing solar energy

82.

Which of the following can be used to produce biogas?

a)

Agricultural waste

b)

Manure

c)

Municipal waste

d)

All of the above

83.

Which of the following is an advantage of biogas?

a)

It is a polluting source of energy.

b)

It is an expensive source of energy.

c)

It is an eco-friendly and cost-effective source of energy.

d)

It is a limited resource.

84.

Minerals are:

a)

Organic substances

b)

Combinations of elements formed through inorganic processes

c)

Always metallic

d)

Found only in igneous rocks

85.

Which of the following is NOT a mineral?

a)

Iron

b)

Coal

c)

Petroleum

d)

Salt

86.

Ferrous minerals are those that contain:

a)

Aluminum

b)

Iron

c)

Copper

d)

Gold

87.

An ore is a:

a)

Pure mineral

b)

Rock from which a mineral can be profitably extracted

c)

Type of fossil fuel

d)

Metamorphic rock

88.

"Blado ore" is another name for:

a)

Haematite

b)

Magnetite

c)

Limonite

d)

Siderite

89.

Which iron ore is most mined in India?

a)

Magnetite

b)

Haematite

c)

Limonite

d)

Siderite

90.

Which of the following is NOT a type of iron ore found in India?

a)

Magnetite

b)

Haematite

c)

Bauxite

d)

Limonite

91.

Low-grade iron ore is utilized for:

a)

Making jewelry

b)

Manufacturing sponge iron and pellets

c)

High-quality steel production

d)

Exporting as raw material

92.

The primary use of iron ore is in the production of:

a)

Aluminum

b)

High-quality steel

c)

Copper

d)

Gold

93.

Bauxite is the ore of:

a)

Iron

b)

Aluminum

c)

Copper

d)

Manganese

94.

What quantity of manganese is required to produce one tonne of steel?

a)

1 kg

b)

5 kg

c)

10 kg

d)

20 kg

95.

Which of the following is NOT a use of manganese?

a)

Improving steel quality

b)

Making paints

c)

Manufacturing aircraft

d)

Making dry cell batteries

96.

Which of the following is the ore of aluminum?

a)

Haematite

b)

Magnetite

c)

Bauxite

d)

Chalcopyrite

97.

Which of the following states is NOT a major bauxite producer?

a)

Bihar

b)

Madhya Pradesh

c)

Gujarat

d)

West Bengal

98.

Conventional energy sources are:

a)

Renewable

b)

Non-renewable

c)

Unlimited

d)

Environmentally friendly

99.

Which of the following is an example of a conventional energy source?

a)

Solar energy

b)

Wind energy

c)

Coal

d)

Tidal energy

100.

Which variety of coal is commonly used for domestic purposes?

a)

Anthracite

b)

Bituminous

c)

Lignite

101.

Which of the following is the most important energy resource in India?

a)

Petroleum

b)

Natural gas

c)

Coal

d)

Hydel power

102.

Which type of coal is mostly used in iron and steel industries?

a)

Anthracite

b)

Bituminous

c)

Lignite

d)

Peat

103.

Lignite is a:

a)

High-grade coal

b)

Low-grade coal

c)

Type of petroleum

d)

Type of natural gas

104.

The word "petroleum" is derived from which language?

a)

Greek

b)

Latin

c)

Sanskrit

d)

Arabic

105.

Petroleum is also known as:

a)

Black gold

b)

Mineral oil

c)

Fossil fuel

d)

All of the above

106.

Which of the following is an example of an offshore oil field in India?

a)

Digboi

b)

Mumbai High

c)

Ankleshwar

d)

Naharkatiya

107.

Which of the following is an oil refinery in Bihar?

a)

Barauni

b)

Koyali

c)

Haldia

d)

Mathura

108.

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of non-conventional energy sources?

a)

Renewable

b)

Cheaper

c)

More abundant than fossil fuels

d)

Always readily available

109.

Which of the following is an advantage of hydroelectric power?

a)

It is a polluting source of energy.

b)

It is a renewable and clean source of energy.

c)

It is expensive to generate.

d)

It is limited in availability.

110.

Which of the following is a use of solar energy?

a)

Heating

b)

Electricity production

c)

Both a and b

d)

Neither a nor b

111.

Which of the following is a project set up to harness geothermal energy in India?

a)

Parvati Valley

b)

Puga Valley

c)

Both a and b

d)

Neither a nor b

112.

Limestone is a raw material used in the production of:

a)

Cement

b)

Steel

c)

Both a and b

d)

Neither a nor b

113.

Which of the following is a use of limestone?

a)

Making cement

b)

As a flux in the iron and steel industry

c)

Both a and b

d)

Neither a nor b

114.

Which of the following is an industrial use of copper?

a)

Electrical wiring

b)

Making utensils

c)

Both a and b

d)

Neither a nor b

115.

Which of the following is an advantage of biogas?

a)

Renewable energy source

b)

Reduces soil and water pollution

c)

Both a and b

d)

Neither a nor b

116.

Which multipurpose project provides power to both Punjab and Himachal Pradesh?

a)

Bhakra Nangal

b)

Hirakud

c)

Tehri

d)

Sardar Sarovar

117.

Which energy source is generated by the activity of windmills?

a)

Solar energy

b)

Wind energy

c)

Hydel energy

d)

Geothermal energy

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