UPSC Mineral & Power Resources Quiz (Class 8 Geography - 30 Q)
1. Which of the following is a non-metallic mineral?
2. The largest producer of bauxite in the world is:
3. Which mineral is known as 'black gold'?
4. The process of taking out minerals from rocks buried under the earth's surface is called:
5. Which of these is a conventional source of energy?
6. Minerals are evenly distributed over the earth. (True/False)
7. Tidal energy is a conventional source of energy. (True/False)
8. Quarrying is used for extracting minerals that lie near the surface. (True/False)
9. Mica is primarily used in:
10. Which mineral is essential for steel production?
11. The Kolar Gold Fields are located in which Indian state?
12. Which of these is a non-renewable resource?
13. The 'Kudremukh' mines in Karnataka are famous for:
14. Which method is used to extract petroleum?
15. Which state is the largest producer of petroleum in India?
16. Which mineral is called 'Buried Sunshine'?
17. India's first oil well was drilled in:
18. The Bailadila mines are famous for:
19. Which is NOT a nuclear mineral?
20. The Monazite sands of Kerala contain:
21. Jharia is famous for which mineral?
22. Which mineral is used in making cement?
23. The Singhbhum belt is famous for:
24. India's largest offshore oil field:
25. Which state produces the most limestone?
26. The Korba coal fields are located in:
27. Which mineral is used in solar panels?
28. India's first private gold mine is in:
29. The 'Rat Hole' mining is associated with:
30. Which mineral is India's largest import by value?
