Energy Minerals – Miscellaneous MCQs with Explanations
A forward-looking topic covering unconventional and atomic energy minerals. It evaluates India's massive Thorium potential in the monazite sands of Kerala, exploration of gas hydrates, and the geo-strategic value of Rare Earth Elements (REE).
Correct Answer:
(A) Odisha is the largest producer of Chromite in India.
According to IMYB, 2022, Odisha has a monopoly of Chromite production. Sukinda, a town in Jajpur district in Odisha accounts for about 98% of the total chromite reserves in India. Rajasthan is the top silver producer in India. followed by Karnataka. There are no stand alone mines of silver in India. It is extracted from Zawar mines in Rajasthan along with copper lead and zinc ores. The largest Bauxite reserves are not in Andhra Pradesh but Odisha. Andhra Pradesh close behind.
Ques: 2
Consider the following minerals :
1. Bentonite 2. Chromite
3. Kyanite 4. Sillimanite
In India, which of the above is/are officially designed as major minerals?
Correct Answer:
(D)
2, 3 and 4 only
As per Govt. of India notification Bentonite has been designated as a minor mineral. Other minor minerals are : boulder, shingle, fuller's earth, marble, saltpeter etc. Common major minerals are chromite, kyanite, Sillimantite, lignite, coal, uranium, iron ore and gold.
Ques: 3
Granite slabs and slates are made at –
Correct Answer:
(A) Lalitpur
Granite is found in three districts of Uttar Pradesh - Lalitpur, Mahoba and Banda. Granite slates are widely manufactured in Lalitpur.
Ques: 4
Which of the following metals are found in Sonbhadra district?
Select the correct answer by using the codes given below–
1. Uranium 2. Andalusite
3. Pyrite 4. Dolomite
Code :
Correct Answer:
(B) 2, 3, 4
Uranium is not found in Sonbhadra district. Fireclay, Limestone, China clay, Dolomite & Potash are found in Sonbhadra district. Andalusite & Calcite is obtained from Mirzapur. Uranium is found in Lalitpur district.
Ques: 5
Which of the following substances are found in the beach sands of many parts of Kerala?
1. Ilmenite 2. Zircon
3. Silimanite 4. Tungsten
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Correct Answer:
(B) 1, 2 and 3
The heavy mineral sand deposits in Kerala contain an assemblage of Ilmenite, Rutile, Leucoxene, monazite, Zircon and Sillimanite. The state possesses one of the world class deposits of mineral sand in the coastal tracts between Neendakara and Kayamkulam. Hence (b) is the correct answer.
Ques: 6
Consider the following statements :
India does not have any deposits of Thorium.
Kerala's monazite sands contain Uranium.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer:
(B) 2 only
Monazite is an important ore for thorium, lanthanum, uranium and cerium. It is often found in coastal areas of Kerala in large quantities. India, Madagascar, and South Africa have large deposits of monazite sands. The deposits in India are particularly rich in monazite. Thus, statement 1 is wrong but 2 is correct.
Ques: 7
Jaduguda is famous for –
Correct Answer:
(D)
Uranium
Jaduguda Mine is a uranium mine in Jaduguda village in the Purbi Singhbhum district of Jharkhand which became operational in 1967 and was the first uranium mine in India. The deposits at this mine were discovered in 1951.
Ques: 8
Which mineral is mined in Turamdih?
Correct Answer:
(D)
Uraniun
Uranium is mined in Turamdih (Eastern Singhbhum, Jharkhand). It is approximately 24 km away from Jaduguda. Uranium Corporation of India Limited is responsible for mining here.