Earth and the Universe

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Earth and the Universe: Overview

This topic covers concepts, such as Mineral Resources and Sources of Energy, Metallic Minerals, Non-metallic Minerals, Hydro Energy & Conservation of Minerals etc.

Important Questions on Earth and the Universe

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Which of the following is used in thermal plants?

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Electrostatic precipitators in thermal power plants are used for ______.

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In what form cooking gas is supplied in cylinders ?

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Pumped storage plant is a _____.

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India’s largest thermal power station is located at ______.

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Surge tank is kept very close to the _____.

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A hydroelectric generating station is supplied from a reservoir of capacity 5 × 10-6 cubic meters at ahead of 200 meters. Find the total energy available in KWh if the overall efficiency is 75%?

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Which of the following groups of states have the largest deposits of iron ore?

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Which of the following parts of sunlight makes the solar cooker hot?

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The largest source of power supply in India is

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Which of the following minerals produces green colour in fireworks? 

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Which of the following is a coarse-grained Igneous rock that contains quartz and feldspar?

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Amarkantak plateau in Chhattisgarh contains an abundant deposit of which of the following minerals?

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Which of the following is one of the main causes of tides? 

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The colour of an emerald is generally ______.

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Where is the Kudremukh iron ore mine located?

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Which of the following is a Kharif crop in North India and a Rabi crop in South India?

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Which of the following places is famous for a copper mine?

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Which of the following is the largest bituminous coalfield in India?

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Which of the following not an application for biomass energy?