A detailed look into the metallurgical foundations of Indian industry. The syllabus emphasizes the distribution, grade qualities, and export dynamics of primary ferrous and non-ferrous metallic deposits, along with major mining clusters.
In which of the following parts of India are the largest reserves of mineral resources found?
Correct Answer:
(D)
South East
Largest mineral resources in India are found mainly in the region from South East to North Eastern belt. Chota Nagpur plateau, Dandakaranya plateau and Odisha plateau are located in this region. Largest mineral resources are located in the peninsular region. This is known as heart-place of Indian minerals. Plenty of coal, iron, mica, copper and bauxite, etc. are found here.
Ques: 2
The maximum prosperity of minerals is in:
Correct Answer:
(A) Karnataka
In terms of the prosperity of mineral resources, Karnataka is at the leading position among the above given states.
Ques: 3
Most rich state in minerals in India is –
Correct Answer:
(D)
Odisha
According to Indian Bureau of Mines report. Present (2022-23, Estimated) situation in terms of mineral production on value Odisha > Chhattisgarh > Karnataka>Rajasthan > Jharkhand.
Ques: 4
Iron Ore is not available in which of the following Indian state-
Correct Answer:
(D)
Punjab
India has four major iron-ore producing regions –
North -East Region Jharkhand, Odisha
Central India Region Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra
Peninsular Region Karnataka, Goa
Other areas Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan, Kerala, Gujarat, Haryana, West Bengal.
Ques: 5
Which mineral is found in Nathra-ki-Pal area of Rajasthan?
Correct Answer:
(A) Iron ore
Nathra-Ki-Pal area of Rajasthan is famous for Iron Ore.
Ques: 6
Bailadila mines are related to which mineral –
Correct Answer:
(A) Iron ore
Bailadila mines are situated at Dantewada district of Chhattisgarh. These are famous for iron-ore.
Ques: 7
Which of the following Iron ores is mined at Bailadila?
Correct Answer:
(A) Haematite
Haematite iron ore is mined at Bailadila which is located in Dantewada district of Chhattisgarh. Haematite is a high quality iron ore. It is mainly found in the states of Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Odisha, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh and Goa etc. Magnetite which is comparatively low-quality iron ore is found in the states of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu etc.
Ques: 8
Out of the following types of iron ore, a reserve of which type is largest in India?
Correct Answer:
(A) Haematite
Haematite type of ores has the largest iron ore reserve in India. According to IMYB Report, 2022 the total resources of Haematite in the country is around 35.284 billion tonnes including reserves and remaining resources
Ques: 9
Consider the following statements and select the correct answer from the code given below :
Richest deposits of iron ore are found in Karnataka.
India is the second largest producer of iron ore in the world.
Odisha is the largest producer of iron ore in India.
Code :
Correct Answer:
(C) 1 and 3
According to IMYB Report, 2022, most abundant reserves of Iron Ore (Haematite + Magnetite) are found in Odisha, Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh and Karnataka respectively. In terms of production 2023-24, Odisha is at the first place. India is the fourth largest (2018, P) producer of iron ore in the world. Therefore, it is clear that option (c) is correct.