Natural Resources in India
Natural Resources in India: Overview
This topic covers concepts, such as Mineral Resources and Sources of Energy, Metallic Minerals, Hydro Energy & Conservation of Minerals etc.
Important Questions on Natural Resources in India
Consider the following statements and identify the correct answer using the code given below:
In a thermal power station, fuels such as oil, coal or natural gas are used to generate electricity.
Fuels are burnt to heat water and turn it into steam, which goes through a turbine, which spins and turns, generating electricity.
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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:

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

The colour of an emerald is generally ______.

Which one of the following is not correctly matched?

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

Bentonite deposits in Jharkhand are found in_____
- W. Singhbhum
- Lohardaga
- Sahibganj
- Jaintara

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:

Match the following:
List- (Place) | List- (Famous for) | ||
A | Balaghat | Oil field | |
B | Katni | Iron ore | |
C | Singrauli | Manganese | |
D | Kalol | Bauxite | |
Coal |
Select the correct answer using the codes below:

What is Jaduguda known for?

Pyrolusite is an ore of _____.

Which of the following districts of Haryana has the deposits of Vermiculite?

Which of the following districts has deposits of Kyanite?

Narnaul is famous for mining of:

Which among the following districts is rich in copper?

Which of the following district is rich in limestone?

Rewari, Gurgaon and Mahendragarh are rich in?

Manganese is found in which district of Haryana?

Which is the oldest hydro-electric project in Himachal Pradesh?

Shongtong Karcham Hydro Power Project is located on which river?
