Rukwa lake region (Tanzania) is famous for which of the following mineral?
Correct Answer:
(B)
Coal
Various stones suitable for ornaments are found in the Rukwa lake region (Tanzania). Emerald, Moonstone, Aquamarine, Amethyst, Ruby and Topaz are prominent among them. Some coals layers are found in this region and some coal mining works has also been done in this region. Hence, option (b) is the correct answer.
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32
Which one is the second largest metal present in the earth's womb?
Correct Answer:
(A)
Iron
The most commonly found metal in the earth's crust is Aluminum and after that the second metal is Iron. Around 5% of iron is present in the Earth’s crust. While Aluminum is the most abundant metal in the Earth’s crust (8.1%).
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33
Identify the correct sequence of the iron ore producing countries of the world in their descending order :
Correct Answer:
(A)
Australia, Brazil, China, India
The correct descending order of Iron producer countries, in the year 2024 is, Australia, Brazil, China, India, Russia.
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34
Which one of the following is NOT correctly matching?
(Country) (Iron-Ore Producing Area)
Correct Answer:
(C)
Germany - Normandy
Correct match is as follow :
(Country) (Iron-Ore Producing Area)
Kazakhstan - Karaganda
Ukrain - Krivoy Rog
France - Normandy
France - Pyrenees
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35
The largest producer of copper ore in the world is :
Correct Answer:
(A)
Chile
Three largest producers (in 2024) of copper ore in the world are –
1. Chile
2. Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
3. Peru
Thus, option (a) is the correct answer.
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36
Japan is almost self-sufficient in –
Correct Answer:
(C)
Copper
Japan is almost self-reliant in terms of copper. Japan produces more copper than it consumes whereas, it is not self-reliant in Bauxite, Iron ore and mineral oil.
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37
Arrange the following countries in their descending order of Gold production. Choose the correct answer using the code given below :
(i) Australia (ii) China
(iii) Ruusia (iv) Canada
Code :
Correct Answer:
(D)
(ii) (iii) (i) (iv)
Largest producer of Gold in the year 2024 was China producing 380 metric tonnes Russia occupies the second position with an output of 310 MT followed by Australia – 290 MT and Canada – 200 MT.
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38
Asia's biggest gold market is :
Correct Answer:
(B)
Beijing, China
According to the World Gold Council's Report (2024), China has pushed India back to become Asia's biggest gold market. 1st China (612.5 metric tons), 2nd India (463.1 metric tons). Beijing is the biggest gold market in Asia.
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39
The largest producer of Silver in the world is:
Correct Answer:
(C)
Mexico
(Country) ( Mine production in metric tonnes )
Mexico – 6400 MT
China – 3400 MT
Peru – 3100 MT
Chile – 1400 MT
Poland – 1300 MT
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40
Which one of the following does not contain silver ?
Correct Answer:
(B)
German Silver
German silver is also known as Nickel silver, Maillechort, New silver, Alpacca, etc. It is a copper alloy with nickel and often zinc. The usual formulation is 60% copper, 20% nickel and 20% zinc. It is named for its silvery appearance but it contains no silver element.