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1.
Despite having large reserves of coal, why does India import millions of tonnes of coal? [2012]
- It is the policy of India to save its own coal reserves for future, and import it from other countries for the present use.Â
- Most of the power plants in India are coal-based and they are not able to get sufficient supplies of coal from within the country.Â
- Steel companies need large quantity of coking coal which has to be imported.
2.
When you travel in certain parts of India, you will notice red soil. What is the main reason for this colour? [2010]
3.
Which one of the following is the appropriate reason for considering the Gondwana rocks as the most important of the rock systems of India? [2010]
4.
With reference to the mineral sources of India, consider the following pairs: [2010]
Mineral – 90% National Sources in:Â
- Copper — JharkhandÂ
- Nickel — OrissaÂ
- Tungsten — Kerala
5.
Consider the following statements: [2009]
- India does not have any deposits of ThoriumÂ
- Kerala’s monazite sands contain Uranium
Which of these statements are correct?
6.
In which one of the following states are Namchik-Namphuk Coalfields located? [2008]
7.
Which of the following minerals are found in a natural way in the State of Chhattisgarh? [2008]
- BauxiteÂ
- DolomiteÂ
- Iron oreÂ
- Tin
8.
Consider the following statements: [2007]
- Balaghat is known for its diamond mines.Â
- Majhgawan is known for its manganese deposits.
Which of these statements are correct?
9.
Which of the following substances are found in the beach sands of many parts of Kerala? [2006]
- IlmeniteÂ
- ZirconÂ
- SillimaniteÂ
- Tungsten
10.
Match List I (Minerals) with List II (Location) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists: [2004]
List I (Minerals)Â
- CoalÂ
- CopperÂ
- ManganeseÂ
- LigniteÂ
List II (Location)
- Giridih
- Jayamkondam
- Alwar
- Dharwar
