Minerals – Prelims MCQs
Minerals and Natural Resources – MCQs
UPSC | State PSC – Prelims Practice
1. Which country is the leading producer of iron ore globally?
A) India
B) China
C) Australia
D) Russia
Answer
Correct: C) Australia
2. Which Indian state is the largest producer of coal?
A) Kerala
B) Punjab
C) Jharkhand
D) Tamil Nadu
Answer
Correct: C) Jharkhand
3. Petroleum reserves are mainly concentrated in:
A) Europe
B) Africa
C) Middle East
D) South America
Answer
Correct: C) Middle East
4. Which of the following is a renewable energy source?
A) Coal
B) Oil
C) Natural Gas
D) Solar Energy
Answer
Correct: D) Solar Energy
5. Bauxite is primarily used for:
A) Iron production
B) Aluminium production
C) Fuel
D) Cement
Answer
Correct: B) Aluminium production
6. Which of the following best describes mineral distribution in India?
A) Uniform
B) Uneven
C) Excessive
D) Scarce
Answer
Correct: B) Uneven
7. Natural gas is classified as:
A) Metallic mineral
B) Non-metallic mineral
C) Energy resource
D) Renewable resource
Answer
Correct: C) Energy resource
8. Which country is the largest producer of coal in the world?
A) USA
B) India
C) China
D) Australia
Answer
Correct: C) China
9. Which mineral is associated with Odisha in India?
A) Gold
B) Iron ore
C) Uranium
D) Oil
Answer
Correct: B) Iron ore
10. What is the primary importance of minerals?
A) Agriculture
B) Industrial development
C) Tourism
D) Culture
Answer
Correct: B) Industrial development
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