Natural Resources in India

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Natural Resources in India: Overview

This topic covers concepts, such as, Non-metallic Minerals, Hydro Energy, Mineral Resources and Sources of Energy and Non-Conventional Energy Sources in India etc.

Important Questions on Natural Resources in India

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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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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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The colour of an emerald is generally ______.

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

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Which one of the following is not correctly matched?

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Which of the following Power plant is not a thermal power plant?

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Bentonite deposits in Jharkhand are found in_____

  1. W. Singhbhum
  2. Lohardaga
  3. Sahibganj
  4. Jaintara

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Match List- I with List -II and select the correct answer from the codes given below the lists:

List- I (Mining Areas)   List II (Minerals)
A. Gorumahisani 1. Lead
B. Talcher   2. Uranium
C. Jadugora 3. Iron ore
D. Zawar 4. Coal

Select the correct answer using the codes below: 

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Match the following:

  List-I (Place)    List-II (Famous for)
A Balaghat 1 Oil field
B Katni 2 Iron ore
C Singrauli   3 Manganese
D Kalol   4 Bauxite
    5 Coal

Select the correct answer using the codes below:

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What is Jaduguda known for?

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Pyrolusite is an ore of _____.

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The tidal mouth of river where fresh and saline water get mixed is known as a/an _____.

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In which year did the battle of Khanua (Khanwa) take place between Babur and the Rajput forces led by Ranga Sanga?

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On which lake is the world's only floating post office situated?

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Which of the following pairs is CORRECT with reference to mountain passes?

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Which of the following is NOT located in Odisha?

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Which National Park among the following is the largest protected area in the Eastern Himalayan sub-region?

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The important mines of bauxite are located at: