SSC CGL Geography – Minerals & Energy Resources – Level 3 · Challenge

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SSC CGL Geography – Minerals & Energy Resources – Level 3 · Challenge – 10 questions, subject: Geography – India & World. Every question has the correct answer with a one-line explanation; tap "Show Answer". Free practice for TNPSC, UPSC, SSC, Bank and RRB exams – Shanmugam IAS Academy, Coimbatore.

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1.  
Statement-basedWhich are correct?
I. Minerals in veins and lodes occur in igneous and metamorphic rocks.
II. Coal occurs in beds or layers of sedimentary rocks.
III. Bauxite occurs as a placer deposit.

Correct Answer: B [I and II only]

Explanation:

Bauxite is a residual deposit.

2.  
The Hazira–Vijaipur–Jagdishpur pipeline carries:

Correct Answer: D [natural gas]

Explanation:

Links Mumbai High and Bassein gas to industries.

3.  
India's raw coal production in 2024-25 (Ministry of Coal) was about:

Correct Answer: D [1,047.52 million tonnes]

Explanation:

Production crossed one billion tonnes for the first time.

4.  
Uranium for atomic power is available, according to NCERT, in:

Correct Answer: A [Jharkhand and the Aravalli ranges of Rajasthan]

Explanation:

Keralam's monazite gives thorium.

5.  
Assertion–Reason
A: Hydro-electricity is a renewable source of energy.
R: It is produced from fast-flowing water, which is renewed by the water cycle.

Correct Answer: C [Both A and R are true and R explains A]

Explanation:

NCERT: hydel power from a renewable resource.

6.  
Odd one outWhich of these is NOT a non-metallic mineral?

Correct Answer: B [Bauxite]

Explanation:

Bauxite is a non-ferrous metallic ore.

7.  
Experimental geothermal projects in India named by NCERT are at:

Correct Answer: A [Parvati valley near Manikaran and Puga valley]

Explanation:

Hot springs of HP and Ladakh.

8.  
Which iron-ore belt is known for ore that is not of very high quality but efficiently exploited?

Correct Answer: C [Maharashtra–Goa belt]

Explanation:

Exported through Marmagao.

9.  
Statement-based
I. Most petroleum in India comes from sedimentary rocks on the western and eastern flanks of the peninsula.
II. The peninsular plateau rocks hold most of India's coal, metallic minerals and mica.

Correct Answer: D [Both I and II]

Explanation:

NCERT distribution summary.

10.  
Odd one outWhich practice does NOT help conserve energy?

Correct Answer: B [Using a private car for every short trip]

Explanation:

Energy saved is energy produced.

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