Natural Resources in India

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Natural Resources in India: Overview

This topic covers concepts, such as, Hydro Energy, Mineral Resources and Sources of Energy, Geothermal Energy & Biomass Energy etc.

Important Questions on Natural Resources in India

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Hydrogen and Methane are the major constituents of which fuel gas?

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Which of the following is used in thermal plants?

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One million cubic meters of water is stored in a reservoir feeding a water turbine. The density of water is 993 kg/m³. If the centre of mass of water is 50 meters above the turbine and losses are negligible, the energy produced by that volume of water is _____.

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Which of the following is the only state in India that produces tin concentrates?

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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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In India, the most important source of energy is

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Which of the following dam is on the river Chambal?

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Consider the following statements about an Indian State:
1. It is well known globally for its variety of rocks and minerals.
2. It has the largest deposits of Chrysotile Asbestos in the country.
3. The Neelam Sanjiva Reddy Sagar Hydel Project is located in this state.
Identify the state from the following:

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Which one of the following is the first and the oldest government owned coal mining company in India?

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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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The colour of an emerald is generally ______.

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Where is the Kudremukh iron ore mine located?