A detailed mapping-oriented study of extractive industries worldwide. It targets major mining nodes for critical resources (Iron Ore, Copper, Gold, Uranium), supply line access, and global cartel movements (like lithium triangles).
Correct Answer:
(C) Sedimentary
Sedimentary rocks are formed by deposition of sediment or reef powder usually in the form of layers. Sedimentary rocks are also known as layered rocks. Most of fossil and mineral oil are found in these rocks. Sedimentary rocks are spread over 75% of the earth's surface. Minerals like Coal, Slate, Limestone, Salt, Petroleum, Marble, etc. are examples of Sedimentary Rock. Depending upon the amount of carbon and hardness, coal Segregated in four categories –
(i) Anthracite : It is the best kind of coal. It has about 90-95% Carbon content.
(ii) Bituminous : It is the second important type of coal and it is the most abundant coal. It has a carbon content between 70-90%.
(iii) Lignite: It is often referred as brown coal. It has a carbon content between 45-50%. It is mostly used in thermal power stations.
(iv) Peat : It is the lowest rank of coal having carbon content less than 40%, oxygen 35%, hydrogen nearly 5%.
Ques: 2
Coal, Crude Oil and Natural gas are called –
Correct Answer:
(D)
Fossil Fuel
Coal, Crude oil and Natural gas are Fossil Fuel. Fossil fuel was formed in the geological past over the course of millions of years from the remains of living organisms.
Ques: 3
Which of the following statements are correct :
China is the leading coal producer of the World
Donetsk Basin is the major coal producing region in Ukraine
Saar Region is the major coal producing area in Germany
The major coal mining areas of the USA lie in the Appalachian Region
Select the correct answer from the code given below :
Code :
Correct Answer:
(D)
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China ranks first in the production of Coal. Thus Statement-I is correct. Donetsk basin, also known as Donbass, is situated in Ukraine and is a major coal producing region. Thus, statement II is correct. Saar region is a forest in south western German state bordered by France. A large deposit of coal is found here. Thus, statement III is correct. The biggest coal region in the United States of America is Appalachian coal region. The best quality coal is found here. In addition to this, the other coal regions in USA are Southern Appalachian, Western interior coal region, in rocky mountain, etc. Thus, statement IV is also correct.
Ques: 4
More than half of the world's production of coal comes from :
Correct Answer:
(C) China and India
Ques: 5
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.
Ques: 6
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%).
Ques: 7
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.
Ques: 8
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
Ques: 9
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.
Ques: 10
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.
Ques: 11
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.
Ques: 12
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.
Ques: 13
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
Ques: 14
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.
Ques: 15
Which of the following is different from the remaining three –
Correct Answer:
(D)
Bauxite
Bauxite is different from remaining three because Bauxite is an Aluminium ore, while other three i.e., Haematite, Magnetite and Limonite are Iron ore.
Ques: 16
Maximum aluminium producing country in the world is–
Correct Answer:
(C) China
Current situation – According to World Mineral Production 2015-19 in the year 2019, the largest Aluminium (primary) producers of the world are–
Country Production
China - 35043.6 Thousand Tonnes
Russia - 3637.0 Thousand Tonnes
India - 3628.8 Thousand Tonnes
Canada - 2853.8 Thousand Tonnes
UAE - 2600.0 Thousand Tonnes
Ques: 17
The largest petroleum producer in the world is –
Correct Answer:
(D)
U.S.A
In the year 2024, USA ranked first and Russia ranked second and Saudi Arabia ranked third.
Ques: 18
The largest producer of Petroleum of South East Asia is:
Correct Answer:
(B) Indonesia
Indonesia is the biggest petroleum producer in South Eastern Asia. Sumatra, Java and Kalimantan are important Petroleum producing region in Indonesia.
Ques: 19
Which crop group out of the following contains crop/crops that cannot be used for biofuel production?
Correct Answer:
(C) Lentil, Sugarbeet, Wheat
Lentil, Sugarbeet and Wheat are crops that cannot be used for biofuel production. Biofuel is a fuel that is derived from biomass, that is plant material or animal waste. Sugarcane, Corn Soyabean, Rapeseed, Jatropha are used for biofuel production. Biofuel is cost effective and alternative to petroleum.
Ques: 20
The leading producer of Uranium in the world is –
Correct Answer:
(C) Kazakhstan
According to the World Nuclear Association, presently Kazakhstan is the largest producer of Uranium (2024) (43% of world supply). Canada (15%) and Australia (11%) are at 2nd and 3rd place respectively.