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Test 1

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Class 10 Geography — Minerals & Energy Resources

Q1. Choose the correct option from columns A and B. S. No. A S. No. B (a) Chandrapur thermal power plant. (i) Odisha. (b) Mayurbhanj iron ore mines. (ii) Amarkantak. (c) Kalol oil fields. (iii) Gujarat. (d) Bauxite mines. (iv) Jharkhand.

A. (a)Chandrapur thermal po wer plant. (i)Odish a.B. (b)Mayurbhanj iron or e mines. (i i) Amarkan tak.C. (c)Kalol oil fields. (ii i) Guja rat.D. (d)Bauxite mines. (i v) Jharkh and.

Q2. In which one of the following States is Kaiga Nuclear Energy Plant located?

A. GujaratB. KarnatakaC. PunjabD. Kerala

Q3. In which of the following States is Khetri Copper Mines located?

A. Rajasthan.B. Tamil Nadu.C. Uttar Pradesh.D. Punjab.

Q4. In which one of the following states is the largest wind farm cluster located?

A. Rajasthan.B. Gujarat.C. Andhra Pradesh.D. Tamil Nadu.

Q5. Kodarma Gaya-Hazaribagh belt of Jharkhand is the leading producer of which one of the following minerals?

A. Copper.B. Bauxite.C. Iron-ore.D. Mica.

Q6. Choose the correctly matched pair.

A. (a) Fer rou s Natu ral G asB. (b) Non- Ferr ous Ni ck elC. (c)Non-Metallic Minerals Limest oneD. (d) Energy Mineral s Co bal t

Q7. In which of the following States is Kakrapara Atomic power plant located?

A. GujaratB. KarnatakaC. RajasthanD. Madhya Pradesh

Q8. Which one of the following minerals is a fossil fuel?

A. B. arium. BC. oal. C Zircon.D. Uranium.

Q9. In which one of the following States is Rawatbhata Nuclear Energy Plant located?

A. Gujarat.B. Kerala.C. Punjab.D. Rajasthan.

Q10. Which one of the following is a non-metallic mineral?

A. Lead.B. C. opper. C Tin.D. Limestone.

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Test 2

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Q1. 'Which one of the following fuels is considered environment friendly?

A. Coal.B. Petroleum.C. Natural gas.D. Firewood.

Q2. Which one of the following is the finest quality of iron ore?

A. Haematite.B. Limonite.C. Magnetite.D. Siderite.

Q3. Orissa is the leading producer of which one of the following minerals?

A. Copper.B. Iron ore.C. Manganese ore.D. Mica.

Q4. In which one of the following States are the 'Balaghat' Copper mines located?

A. Jharkhand.B. Rajasthan.C. Bihar.D. Madhya Pradesh.

Q5. Which of the following place is famous for Diamonds?

A. MadridB. TashkantC. KimberelyD. Ankara

Q6. Directions: In the following questions, the Assertions (A) and Reason(s) (R) have been put forward. Read both the statements carefully and choose the correct alternative from the following: Assertion (A): Non-conventional sources of energy are gaining popularity Reason (R): They are renewable, eco-friendly, and abundant. A Both

A. and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.B. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.C. A is true, but R is false.D. A is false, but R is true.

Q7. Coal mines are concentrated in ____, _____ and _______.

A. B. ihar B BengalC. OrissaD. All of these

Q8. Gypsum, potash salt and sodium salt are……….

A. Sedimentary minerals.B. Metamorphic minerals.C. Igneous minerals.D. Residual minerals.

Q9. From what type of deposits are gold, silver, and platinum obtained?

A. Residual deposits.B. Molten and gaseous forms.C. Accumulation and concentration under great heat.D. Alluvial deposits in sands of valley floors and the base of hills.

Q10. Directions: In the following questions, the Assertions (A) and Reason(s) (R) have been put forward. Read both the statements carefully and choose the correct alternative from the following: Assertion (A): Energy is a basic requirement for economic development. Reason (R): Industries, transport, and homes need energy for functioning. A Both

A. and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.B. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.C. A is true, but R is false.D. A is false, but R is true.

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Test 3

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Q1. Kudre in Kannada means:

A. Dog.B. Lion.C. Elephant.D. Horse.

Q2. The hardest mineral found on the earth is ______.

A. TalcB. C. oal CD. iamond D Iron

Q3. Which one of the following states has the highest production of manganese?

A. OrissaB. Madhya PradeshC. KarnatakaD. Rajastan

Q4. Madhapur near Bhuj is the largest producer of _________.

A. PetroleumB. C. oal C Wind energyD. Solar energy

Q5. Directions: In the following questions, the Assertions (A) and Reason(s) (R) have been put forward. Read both the statements carefully and choose the correct alternative from the following: Assertion (A): Coal is the most abundantly available fossil fuel in India. Reason (R): It is used mainly for power generation and in industries. A Both

A. and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.B. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.C. A is true, but R is false.D. A is false, but R is true.

Q6. Gulf of Khambhat and Gulf of Kuchchh is located in which state of India? A

A. ndhra PradeshB. KeralaC. KarnatakaD. Gujarat

Q7. Which mineral is used to manufacture steel?

A. Manganese.B. Iron ore.C. Chromite.D. Pyrite.

Q8. The mineral used in the manufacture of steel is:

A. Copper.B. Lead.C. Magnesium.D. Manganese.

Q9. Who studies minerals as part of the earth’s crust for a better understanding of landforms?

A. Geologists.B. Biologists.C. Scientists.D. Geographers.

Q10. Tertiary coals occur in which of the following:

A. Orissa, WestB. engal and Bihar. B Punjab, Haryana, Jammu and Kashmir.C. Meghalaya, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland.D. Gujarat, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.

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Test 4

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Q1. Directions: In the following questions, the Assertions (A) and Reason(s) (R) have been put forward. Read both the statements carefully and choose the correct alternative from the following: Assertion (A): Thermal power plants use water to generate electricity. Reason (R): Thermal power is generated by burning fossil fuels like coal and petroleum. A Both

A. and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.B. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.C. A is true, but R is false.D. A is false, but R is true.

Q2. Multiple choice question. Which one of the following minerals is contained in the Monazite sand?

A. Oil.B. Uranium.C. Thorium.D. Coal.

Q3. Minerals are deposited and accumulated in the stratas of which of the following rocks?

A. Sedimentary rocksB. Metamorphic rocksC. Igneous rocksD. None of these

Q4. Which one of the following places is known for bauxite deposits? A

A. lmoraB. BhavnagarC. HazaribaghD. Koraput

Q5. A petroleum refinery is located at _______.

A. B. arauni B KanpurC. BarmerD. Nagpur

Q6. In igneous and metamorphic rocks, minerals may occur in:

A. B. eds. B Layers.C. Cracks, crevices, faults or joints.D. Only cracks and crevices.

Q7. Which metal has a very high content of iron up to 70 percent?

A. Magnetite ore.B. Limonite ore.C. Hematite ore.D. Siderite ore.

Q8. Which ore is the most important industrial iron ore in terms of the quantity used?

A. Magnetite.B. Pyrite.C. Goethite.D. Hematite.

Q9. In rural areas biogas for domestic consumption is produced from:

A. S metals, plastics etc.B. Animal and human waste and plastics.C. Shrubs, farm waste, animal and human waste.D. None of the above.

Q10. Which one of the following fuels is considered environment-friendly?

A. Coal.B. Petroleum.C. Natural gas.D. Firewood.

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Test 5

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Q1. The total volume of workable mineral deposits is an insignificant fraction i.e. …. percent of the earth’s crust.

A. 0.5B. 0.8C. 1.2D. 1

Q2. Coal mining in Jowai and Cherapunjee is done by family members in the form of a long narrow tunnel, known as _________ mining.

A. Rathole.B. Opencast mining.C. Underground mining.D. None of the above.

Q3. What do Conventional sources of energy include?

A. Firewood.B. Dams.C. Solar.D. Wind.

Q4. Examples of minerals that are not corroded by water are

A. Gold and platinum.B. Iron and silver.C. Copper and tin.D. None of the above.

Q5. The full form of CNG is:

A. Compound Natural Gas.B. C. omplex Natural Gas. C Compound New Gas.D. Compressed Natural Gas.

Q6. Our mineral intake represents only about _____________ percent of our total intake of nutrients.

A. 0.1B. 0.2C. 0.3D. 0.4

Q7. Which type of coal is the highest quality hard coal?

A. Lignite.B. Bituminous.C. Metallurgical.D. Anthracite.

Q8. Which mineral generates energy?

A. Copper.B. Manganese.C. Uranium.D. Bauxite.

Q9. Which one is not a conventional source of energy?

A. Coal.B. Biogas.C. Firewood.D. Petroleum.

Q10. Which is the finest Iron Ore?

A. Hematite.B. Magnetite.C. Limonite.D. Goethite.

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Test 6

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Q1. ________ provides a strong base for the development of metallurgical industries.

A. Ferrous minerals.B. Non-ferrous minerals.C. Energy minerals.D. Precious minerals.

Q2. Large reserves of natural gas have been discovered in the:

A. Ganga – GodavariB. asin. B Ganga – Yamuna Basi.C. Ganga – Brahmaputra Basin.D. Ganga – Brahmaputra Basin.

Q3. Which rocks do minerals occur in the cracks, crevices, faults or joints?

A. Sedimentary.B. Residual.C. Arid.D. Metamorphic.

Q4. What role is Compressed Natural Gas (CNG ) playing for vehicles?

A. Less consumption of fuel.B. Replacing liquid fuels.C. Hardly any role.D. More CNG vehicles are coming about.

Q5. Which mines in India are the leading producers of copper?

A. B. alaghat mines. B Khetri mines.C. Kudremukh mines.D. Badampahar mines.

Q6. What are the smaller occurrences of metamorphic and igneous mineral rocks called?

A. Veins.B. Beds.C. Iodes.D. Layers.

Q7. Where are minerals found?

A. In rocks.B. In ores.C. In metals.D. In chemicals.

Q8. Most common energy resources in rural India are?

A. Coal.B. Natural gas.C. Petroleum.D. Firewood and cattle dung cake.

Q9. The mineral ore from which aluminium is mainly obtained.

A. Copper.B. Bauxite.C. Iron ore.D. None of the these.

Q10. _____________ is the basic raw material for the cement industry and essential for smelting iron ore in the blast furnace.

A. Gypsum.B. Limestone.C. Potash salt.D. Sodium salt.

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Test 7

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Q1. The number of thermal power plants in India is:

A. 110.B. 210.C. 310.D. 410.

Q2. What are the demerits of mining?

A. Resources are stressed.B. Dumping of waste and slurry leads to degradation of land.C. Problems for other related industries.D. Difficult to find the right location.

Q3. Multiple choice question. Koderma, in Jharkhand is the leading producer of which one of the following minerals?

A. B. auxite. B Mica.C. Iron ore.D. Copper.

Q4. Gold, silver and platinum are examples of ______.

A. Ferrous minerals.B. Non-ferrous minerals.C. Precious minerals.D. Non-metallic minerals.

Q5. How are the sedimentary rocks minerals formed?

A. When minerals in liquid/ molten and gaseous forms are forced upward through cavities towards the earth’s surface.B. As a result of deposition, accumulation and concentration in horizontal strata.C. D. ecomposition of surface rocks, and the removal of soluble constituents. D Alluvial deposits in sands of valley floors and the base of hills.

Q6. Which one of the following is not a property of copper?

A. It is malleable.B. It is ductile.C. It is good conductor.D. It is hard.

Q7. Most of the petroleum deposits are found in the states of: A Gujarat and

A. ssam.B. West Bengal and Assam.C. Orissa and Bihar.D. Maharashtra and Orissa.

Q8. The highest quality hard coal is:

A. B. ituminous. B Anthracite.C. Lignite.D. None of the above.

Q9. The largest solar plant of India is located at:

A. Madhapur.B. Khetri.C. Kolhapur.D. Jaisalmer.

Q10. Sandstone and Mica are examples of _______.

A. Non-metallic minerals.B. Energy minerals.C. Non-ferrous minerals.D. Ferrous minerals.

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Test 8

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Q1. The softest mineral is:

A. Iron.B. C. opper. CD. iamond. D Talc.

Q2. _________ is the largest producer of manganese ores in India.

A. Jharkhand.B. Odisha.C. Madhya Pradesh.D. West Bengal.

Q3. Which of these properties belongs to copper?

A. Good conductor.B. Bad conductor.C. Un malleable.D. Not ductile.

Q4. Which mines in India are a 100 percent export unit?

A. B. adampahar mines.B Bailadila range.C. Ratnagiri.D. Kudremukh mines.

Q5. Natural gas is used as industrial raw material in the …………… industry?

A. Synthetic Textile.B. Fertilizer.C. Fibre.D. Petrochemical Industry.

Q6. In which of the following locations Mica deposits are not found? A

A. jmer.B. Beawar.C. Hazaribagh.D. Katni.

Q7. Which one of the following is a non-metallic mineral?

A. Lead.B. C. opper. C Tin.D. Limestone.

Q8. What is magnetite?

A. Magnetite is the finest iron ore with a very high content of iron up to 60 per cent.B. Magnetite is the finest iron ore with a very high content of iron up to 90 per cent.C. Magnetite is the finest iron ore with a very high content of iron up to 80 per cent.D. Magnetite is the finest iron ore with a very high content of iron up to 70 per cent.

Q9. What is the basic mineral which is the backbone of industrial development?

A. Gold ore is the basic mineral and the backbone of industrial development.B. Iron ore is the basic mineral and the backbone of industrial development.C. Copper ore is the basic mineral and the backbone of industrial development.D. Zinc ore is the basic mineral and the backbone of industrial development.

Q10. Why magnetite is important?

A. Magnetite is the lightest iron ore with a very less content of iron up to 60 per cent. It has excellent magnetic qualities, especially valuable in the electrical industry.B. Magnetite is the finest iron ore with a very high content of iron up to 70 per cent. It has excellent magnetic qualities, especially valuable in the electrical industry.C. Magnetite is the finest iron ore with a very high content of iron up to 90 per cent. It has excellent magnetic qualities, especially valuable in the petrochemical industry.D. Magnetite is the finest iron ore with a very low content of iron up to 80 per cent. It has excellent magnetic qualities, especially valuable in the automobile industry.

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Test 9

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Q1. What is the most important industrial iron ore in terms of the quantity used?

A. Hematite ore is the most important industrial iron ore in terms of the quantity used.B. Magnetite ore is the most important industrial iron ore in terms of the quantity used.C. Igneous ore is the most important industrial iron ore in terms of the quantity used.D. Granite ore is the most important industrial iron ore in terms of the quantity used.

Q2. How is atomic energy obtained?

A. Atomic energy is obtained by altering the structure of neutrons. When such an alteration is made, much energy is released in the form of heat and this is used to generate electric power.B. Atomic energy is obtained by altering the structure of electrons. When such an alteration is made, much energy is released in the form of heat and this is used to generate electric power.C. Atomic energy is obtained by altering the structure of atoms. When such an alteration is made, much energy is released in the form of heat and this is used to generate electric power.D. Atomic energy is obtained by altering the structure of protons. When such an alteration is made, much energy is released in the form of water and this is used to generate electric power.

Q3. Where do we find uranium and thorium in India?

A. Uranium and Thorium are found in Jharkhand and the Aravalli ranges of Rajasthan.B. Uranium and Thorium are found in Manipur and the Khasi hills of Meghalaya.C. Uranium and Thorium are found in Nagaland and the Aravalli ranges of Rajasthan.D. Uranium and Thorium are found in Jharkhand and the Maikal ranges of Chhattisgarh.

Q4. Where do we find monazite sands in India?

A. Monazite sands are found in Delhi.B. Monazite sands are found in Kerala.C. Monazite sands are found in Bihar.D. Monazite sands are found in Assam.

Q5. Which of the following minerals are used for generating nuclear power?

A. Uranium and Potassium are used for generating nuclear power.B. Uranium and Calcium are used for generating nuclear power.C. Thorium and Potassium are used for generating nuclear power.D. Uranium and Thorium are used for generating nuclear power.

Q6. What are the uses of manganese?

A. Manganese is mainly used in the manufacturing of copper and ferro-manganese alloy.B. Manganese is mainly used in the manufacturing of steel and ferro-phosphorus alloy.C. Manganese is mainly used in the manufacturing of steel and ferro-manganese alloy.D. Manganese is mainly used in the manufacturing of zinc and ferro-magnesium alloy.

Q7. How much manganese is required to manufacture one tonne of steel?

A. Nearly 100kg of manganese is required to manufacture one tonne of steel.B. Nearly 10kg of manganese is required to manufacture one tonne of steel.C. Nearly 1kg of manganese is required to manufacture one tonne of steel.D. Nearly 1000kg of manganese is required to manufacture one tonne of steel. 3. Manganese is mainly used in the manufacturing of which alloy? 1. Manganese is mainly used in manufacturing of ferro-phosphorus alloy. 2. Manganese is mainly used in manufacturing of ferro-magnesium alloy. 3. Manganese is mainly used in manufacturing of ferro-phosphate alloy. 4. Manganese is mainly used in manufacturing of ferro-manganese alloy.

Q8. Which mineral is used to manufacture bleaching powder?

A. Manganese is used to manufacture bleaching powder.B. Potassium is used to manufacture bleaching powder.C. Sulphur is used to manufacture bleaching powder.D. Sodium is used to manufacture bleaching powder.

Q9. What is the ratio of intake of minerals in our body?

A. The ratio of intake of minerals in our body is 0.5%.B. The ratio of intake of minerals in our body is 0.3%.C. The ratio of intake of minerals in our body is 0.6%.D. The ratio of intake of minerals in our body is 0.7%

Q10. What cannot occur without minerals?

A. Chemical processes cannot occur without minerals.B. Social processes cannot occur without minerals.C. Life processes cannot occur without minerals.D. Animal processes cannot occur without minerals.

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Q1. How minerals are important for us?

A. Minerals are so potent and so important that without them we would not be able to utilise the toxins we collect.B. Minerals are so potent and so important that without them we would not be able to utilise the fibres.C. Minerals are so potent and so important that without them we would not be able to utilise the hormones.D. Minerals are so potent and so important that without them we would not be able to utilise the foodstuffs.

Q2. What do we need to utilise the foodstuffs by our body?

A. We need minerals to utilise the foodstuffs by our body.B. We need chemicals to utilise the foodstuffs by our body.C. We need nature to utilise the foodstuffs by our body.D. We need toxins to utilise the foodstuffs by our body.

Q3. What are made of minerals?

A. UtensilsB. BedsheetsC. Tiny pins and big shipsD. Cars, buses, trains, aeroplanes are manufactured of? 1. Minerals 2. Vinegar 3. Paper 4. Human uses minerals for? 1. Medication 2. Decoration and livelihood 3. None of the above 5. Food also contains ____. 1. Paper 2. Minerals 3. Soap

Q4. Which two places are known for effective use of wind energy in the country?

A. Nagarcoil and Jaisalmer are well known for effective use of wind energy in the country.B. Nagarcoil and Jaipur are well known for effective use of wind energy in the country.C. Bharatpur and Jaisalmer are well known for effective use of wind energy in the country.D. Dehradun and Jaipur are well known for effective use of wind energy in the country.

Q5. Where is the largest wind farm located in India?

A. The largest wind farm cluster is located in Tamil Nadu from Nagercoil to Vellore.B. The largest wind farm cluster is located in Tamil Nadu from Chennai to Vellore.C. The largest wind farm cluster is located in Tamil Nadu from Chennai to Madurai.D. The largest wind farm cluster is located in Tamil Nadu from Nagercoil to Madurai.

Q6. Which of the following areas have important wind farms?

A. Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal, Delhi, Kerala, Maharashtra and Lakshadweep have important wind farms.B. Madhya Pradesh, Nagaland, Gujarat, Kerala, Maharashtra and Lakshadweep have important wind farms.C. Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Gujarat, Kerala, Maharashtra and Lakshadweep have important wind farms.D. Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, Bihar, Kerala, Maharashtra and Lakshadweep have important wind farms.

Q7. Which country has great potential for wind farm?

A. UK has great potential for wind farm.B. India has great potential for wind farm.C. Russia has great potential for wind farm.D. Ukraine has great potential for wind farm.

Q8. What is the hardest mineral?

A. DiamondB. GoldC. SilverD. Talc

Q9. What combines to form minerals?

A. SandB. WaterC. RocksD. Gravel

Q10. How many minerals are identified?

A. Less than 2000B. 2000C. More than 2000D. 1000

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