Indian Geography PYQ – Minerals and Energy Resources

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Indian Geography PYQ – Minerals and Energy Resources – 23 questions, subject: Geography. 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.  
GSASO 2020
Bhagalpur thermal power station is located in

Correct Answer: D [Bihar]

Explanation:

The Kahalgaon super thermal power station (NTPC), near Bhagalpur on the Ganga, is in Bihar.

2.  
ARGS 2020
Match the following Aluminium plants with their place of location :
(a) BALCO – 1. Metturdam
(b) HINDALCO – 2. Korba
(c) MALCO – 3. Koraput
(d) NALCO – 4. Renukoot

Correct Answer: B [2 4 1 3]

Explanation:

BALCO is at Korba, HINDALCO at Renukoot, MALCO at Mettur and NALCO in Koraput (Odisha): 2 4 1 3.

3.  
ADGS 2021
Which one of the following minerals is famous for mining in Bababudan hills?

Correct Answer: C [Iron]

Explanation:

The Bababudan hills in Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka, are noted for iron ore mining.

4.  
AGGS 2021
Match the correct combination (Minerals – Role) :
(a) Molybdenum – 1. Chlorophyll
(b) Zinc – 2. Methionine
(c) Magnesium – 3. Auxin
(d) Sulphur – 4. Nitrogenase

Correct Answer: C [4 3 1 2]

Explanation:

Molybdenum is part of nitrogenase, zinc is needed for auxin, magnesium is the centre of chlorophyll and sulphur is in methionine: 4 3 1 2.

5.  
EO (HR&CE) 2022
The mineral having transparency and hardness

Correct Answer: D [Diamond]

Explanation:

Diamond, a form of carbon, is transparent and the hardest natural substance (10 on Mohs scale), unlike the opaque metals gold, silver and copper.

6.  
PSY 2022
Anthracite is a ______ coal.

Correct Answer: A [High quality]

Explanation:

Anthracite has the highest carbon content (80-95%) among coals and is therefore the highest quality coal.

7.  
EO Gr. IV (HR&CE) 2022
Which state has the largest reserves of copper ore in India?

Correct Answer: A [Rajasthan]

Explanation:

Rajasthan holds the largest share of India's copper ore reserves, mainly in the Khetri-Kolihan belt of Jhunjhunu.

8.  
CBT 2022
Geothermal energy is produced in

Correct Answer: C [Puga valley]

Explanation:

The Puga valley in Ladakh is India's main geothermal energy site, where a geothermal pilot project is operating.

9.  
CBT 2022
Name the place which is world famous for its range of brass items in India.

Correct Answer: C [Moradabad]

Explanation:

Moradabad in Uttar Pradesh is world famous for brass handicrafts and is called the Brass City.

10.  
Junior Rehabilitation Officer 2022
Which is not the non-commercial energy resource of villages and towns?

Correct Answer: C [Hydro Energy]

Explanation:

Fuel wood, agricultural waste and animal dung are non-commercial energy sources, whereas hydro energy (electricity) is a commercial resource.

11.  
Library Service 2023
The energy source which can reduce global warming is

Correct Answer: D [Geothermal energy]

Explanation:

Geothermal energy is renewable and emits very little greenhouse gas, unlike petroleum, coal and natural gas which release carbon dioxide when burnt.

12.  
AJ 2023
Chhota Nagpur plateau is called the heart of industrial India, because it is

Correct Answer: C [Rich in minerals and power fuels]

Explanation:

Chhota Nagpur plateau is called the heart of industrial India because it is rich in minerals (coal, iron ore, mica, bauxite) and power fuels.

13.  
AJ 2023
Choose the right answer : Which one among the following places does not have a Thermal Station?

Correct Answer: C [Ranipet]

Explanation:

Ranipet is an industrial town known for leather and chemicals and has no thermal power station, unlike Tuticorin, Ennore and Mettur.

14.  
JSO 2023
Chhattisgarh and the Bastar region are all the major ______ fields of India.

Correct Answer: A [Iron ore]

Explanation:

The Bastar region of Chhattisgarh, with the Bailadila hills of Dantewada, is a major iron ore field of India.

15.  
Combined Research Assistant 2023
An example of Conventional energy resource is

Correct Answer: D [Coal energy]

Explanation:

Coal, petroleum, natural gas and large hydro power are conventional energy sources, while geothermal, OTEC and dendrothermal energy are non-conventional.

16.  
Research Asst. (Animal Husbandry) 2023
Panna district of Madhya Pradesh is famous for which mineral?

Correct Answer: A [Diamond]

Explanation:

Panna district of Madhya Pradesh is India's main diamond mining area, with the Majhgawan mine run by NMDC.

17.  
Combined Accountant (Treasury) 2024
What is the colour of Haematite Ore?

Correct Answer: D [Red]

Explanation:

Haematite (Fe2O3) is a red or reddish-brown iron oxide ore, the most important industrial iron ore of India.

18.  
Group 2/2A 2024
Which of the following is correctly paired?
(i) Hematite Ore – Oxide of iron
(ii) Magnetite Ore – Black ore
(iii) Limonite – Dolomite
(iv) Siderite – Iron Carbonate

Correct Answer: C [(i), (ii) and (iv) only]

Explanation:

Haematite is iron oxide, magnetite is the black ore and siderite is iron carbonate, but limonite is hydrated iron oxide, not dolomite.

19.  
Asst. Public Prosecutor Gr. II 2025
Identify the incorrect answer :
(1) CEEW – Council on Energy, Environment and Water
(2) NRDC – The National Resource Development Council
(3) SCGJ – Skill Council For Government Jobs
(4) MNRE – The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy

Correct Answer: C [(2) and (3) are incorrect]

Explanation:

NRDC is the Natural Resources Defense Council and SCGJ is the Skill Council for Green Jobs, so statements (2) and (3) are incorrect.

20.  
CTS (ITI Posts) 2025
Match the following minerals with their occurring Districts :
(a) Fossiliferous limestone – 1. Nilgiri and Palani Hills
(b) Magnesite – 2. Ariyalur, Perambalur
(c) Graphite – 3. Salem
(d) Bauxite – 4. Sivagangai

Correct Answer: C [2 3 4 1]

Explanation:

Fossiliferous limestone occurs in Ariyalur-Perambalur, magnesite in Salem, graphite in Sivagangai and bauxite in Nilgiri-Palani hills: 2 3 4 1.

21.  
Asst. Public Prosecutor Gr. II 2026
Which of the following is correctly paired?
(1) OPEC – Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries
(2) CNG – Composite Nitrogen Gas
(3) IREDA – Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency
(4) ONGC – Oil and Nitrogen Gas Corporation Limited

Correct Answer: A [(1) and (3) are correct]

Explanation:

OPEC means Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and IREDA means Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency; CNG is Compressed Natural Gas and ONGC is Oil and Natural Gas Corporation.

22.  
Group 2A Mains (Re-exam) 2026
Among the districts of Tamil Nadu, which has 482 million tonnes of Iron ore reserves with a low grade?

Correct Answer: A [Salem]

Explanation:

Salem district (Kanjamalai, Godumalai) holds Tamil Nadu's main low-grade banded magnetite iron ore.

23.  
Group 2A Mains (Revoked) 2026
Find the incorrect statement of Iron ore distribution :
(i) Iron ore occurs as banded magnetite in Kanjamalai and Godumalai hills in Salem.
(ii) Banded magnetite, quartzite with haematite is in Kavuthimalai and Vediappanmalai in Tiruvannamalai.
(iii) Tamin mining of vermiculite occurs in Tiruppur district.

Correct Answer: D [(iii) only]

Explanation:

TAMIN mines vermiculite at Sevathur in Tirupattur district, not in Tiruppur district, so statement (iii) is incorrect.

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