Class 10 Social Science (Contemporary India 2) Chapter 5 Minerals and Energy Resources

 

NCERT MCQs of Class 10 Social Science (Contemporary India 2) Chapter 5 Minerals and Energy Resources

• 1) Which of the following is an example of a ferrous mineral?
  a) Copper
  b) Bauxite
  c) Iron ore
  d) Mica
  Answer: c) Iron ore
  Explanation: Ferrous minerals contain iron. Iron ore, manganese, and chromite are examples of ferrous minerals.

• 2) Which of the following is a non-metallic mineral?
  a) Manganese
  b) Limestone
  c) Zinc
  d) Copper
  Answer: b) Limestone
  Explanation: Non-metallic minerals do not contain metals. Examples include limestone, mica, and gypsum.

• 3) Which of the following minerals is used in making electrical wires?
  a) Gold
  b) Iron
  c) Copper
  d) Mica
  Answer: c) Copper
  Explanation: Copper is a good conductor of electricity, making it ideal for electrical wiring.

• 4) Which of the following minerals is known as "black gold"?
  a) Mica
  b) Petroleum
  c) Coal
  d) Bauxite
  Answer: b) Petroleum
  Explanation: Petroleum is called "black gold" due to its high economic value.

• 5) Which of the following states is the largest producer of iron ore in India?
  a) Maharashtra
  b) Odisha
  c) Tamil Nadu
  d) Punjab
  Answer: b) Odisha
  Explanation: Odisha is the largest producer of iron ore in India, followed by Chhattisgarh and Karnataka.

• 6) Which mineral is extracted from the bauxite ore?
  a) Copper
  b) Aluminium
  c) Iron
  d) Zinc
  Answer: b) Aluminium
  Explanation: Bauxite is the primary ore of aluminium, used in industries like aviation and packaging.

• 7) Which mineral is used in the manufacturing of cement?
  a) Mica
  b) Bauxite
  c) Limestone
  d) Coal
  Answer: c) Limestone
  Explanation: Limestone is a key raw material in cement manufacturing.

• 8) Which mineral is used for making glass and ceramics?
  a) Iron ore
  b) Mica
  c) Feldspar
  d) Copper
  Answer: c) Feldspar
  Explanation: Feldspar is used in making glass, ceramics, and porcelain.

• 9) Which of the following is an example of a conventional energy resource?
  a) Solar energy
  b) Wind energy
  c) Hydroelectricity
  d) Coal
  Answer: d) Coal
  Explanation: Conventional energy resources include coal, petroleum, and natural gas.

• 10) Which of the following energy resources is the most abundant fossil fuel in India?
  a) Coal
  b) Petroleum
  c) Natural gas
  d) Uranium
  Answer: a) Coal
  Explanation: Coal is the most abundant fossil fuel in India, mainly found in Jharkhand, Odisha, and West Bengal.

• 11) Which is the cleanest fossil fuel?
  a) Coal
  b) Natural gas
  c) Petroleum
  d) Diesel
  Answer: b) Natural gas
  Explanation: Natural gas emits the least carbon dioxide, making it a cleaner alternative to coal and oil.

• 12) Which of the following is a renewable energy resource?
  a) Petroleum
  b) Coal
  c) Solar energy
  d) Natural gas
  Answer: c) Solar energy
  Explanation: Solar energy is renewable, as it comes from the Sun and is inexhaustible.

• 13) Which mineral is found in monazite sands of Kerala?
  a) Manganese
  b) Thorium
  c) Copper
  d) Zinc
  Answer: b) Thorium
  Explanation: Thorium, used in nuclear energy production, is found in monazite sands in Kerala.

• 14) Which state is the largest producer of coal in India?
  a) Jharkhand
  b) Chhattisgarh
  c) Odisha
  d) Madhya Pradesh
  Answer: a) Jharkhand
  Explanation: Jharkhand is India's largest coal producer, followed by Chhattisgarh and Odisha.

• 15) Which of the following minerals is used in making electrical insulators?
  a) Coal
  b) Mica
  c) Iron
  d) Copper
  Answer: b) Mica
  Explanation: Mica is used in electrical insulators due to its heat resistance.

• 16) Which of the following is NOT an energy resource?
  a) Uranium
  b) Coal
  c) Mica
  d) Petroleum
  Answer: c) Mica
  Explanation: Mica is a non-metallic mineral, used in insulation, not energy production.

• 17) Which type of coal has the highest carbon content?
  a) Lignite
  b) Peat
  c) Bituminous
  d) Anthracite
  Answer: d) Anthracite
  Explanation: Anthracite coal has the highest carbon content and produces the most energy.

• 18) Which of the following is a major drawback of using coal as an energy source?
  a) High cost
  b) It is a renewable resource
  c) It causes air pollution
  d) It is difficult to transport
  Answer: c) It causes air pollution
  Explanation: Burning coal releases carbon dioxide and sulfur dioxide, leading to air pollution and acid rain.

• 19) Which of the following is a major producer of petroleum in India?
  a) Rajasthan
  b) Kerala
  c) Punjab
  d) Himachal Pradesh
  Answer: a) Rajasthan
  Explanation: Rajasthan, Assam, and Gujarat are major petroleum-producing states in India.

• 20) Which mineral is extracted from the Kudremukh mines in Karnataka?
  a) Iron ore
  b) Copper
  c) Gold
  d) Manganese
  Answer: a) Iron ore
  Explanation: Kudremukh mines in Karnataka are known for their iron ore deposits.

21. 21) Which mineral is primarily used in making stainless steel?
    a) Manganese
    b) Bauxite
    c) Mica
    d) Copper
    Answer: a) Manganese
    Explanation: Manganese is a key component of stainless steel, as it improves strength and durability.

    22) Which of the following is NOT a fossil fuel?
    a) Petroleum
    b) Natural gas
    c) Coal
    d) Uranium
    Answer: d) Uranium
    Explanation: Uranium is a nuclear fuel, not a fossil fuel, as it is used in nuclear power plants.

    23) Which mineral is the main source of nuclear energy in India?
    a) Coal
    b) Uranium
    c) Bauxite
    d) Zinc
    Answer: b) Uranium
    Explanation: Uranium is used as fuel in nuclear power plants to generate electricity through fission reactions.

    24) Which of the following is the largest lignite coal reserve in India?
    a) Neyveli (Tamil Nadu)
    b) Jharia (Jharkhand)
    c) Korba (Chhattisgarh)
    d) Raniganj (West Bengal)
    Answer: a) Neyveli (Tamil Nadu)
    Explanation: Neyveli in Tamil Nadu has India's largest lignite coal reserves, used for thermal power generation.

    25) Which of the following states is a leading producer of mica?
    a) Jharkhand
    b) Rajasthan
    c) Odisha
    d) Karnataka
    Answer: a) Jharkhand
    Explanation: Jharkhand is the largest producer of mica in India, followed by Andhra Pradesh and Rajasthan.

    26) Which of the following minerals is known as a "strategic mineral"?
    a) Manganese
    b) Uranium
    c) Bauxite
    d) Copper
    Answer: b) Uranium
    Explanation: Uranium is considered a "strategic mineral" because it is essential for nuclear energy production and defense applications.

    27) Which mineral is used for making aluminum?
    a) Bauxite
    b) Iron ore
    c) Mica
    d) Copper
    Answer: a) Bauxite
    Explanation: Bauxite is the primary ore of aluminum, used in aerospace, construction, and packaging industries.

    28) What is the main advantage of hydroelectric power?
    a) It is non-renewable
    b) It causes air pollution
    c) It depends on fossil fuels
    d) It is a renewable energy source
    Answer: d) It is a renewable energy source
    Explanation: Hydroelectric power is renewable and does not produce greenhouse gases.

    29) Which state is the largest producer of wind energy in India?
    a) Gujarat
    b) Tamil Nadu
    c) Maharashtra
    d) Rajasthan
    Answer: b) Tamil Nadu
    Explanation: Tamil Nadu is the largest producer of wind energy, followed by Gujarat and Maharashtra.

    30) Which of the following is a disadvantage of thermal power?
    a) It is renewable
    b) It causes pollution
    c) It has no environmental impact
    d) It does not require fuel
    Answer: b) It causes pollution
    Explanation: Thermal power plants burn coal, producing carbon dioxide and contributing to air pollution.

    31) Which mineral is mainly found in the Balaghat mines of Madhya Pradesh?
    a) Iron ore
    b) Manganese
    c) Gold
    d) Bauxite
    Answer: b) Manganese
    Explanation: Balaghat mines in Madhya Pradesh are known for manganese production, used in steel-making.

    32) Which of the following minerals is widely used in making fertilizers?
    a) Coal
    b) Gypsum
    c) Mica
    d) Bauxite
    Answer: b) Gypsum
    Explanation: Gypsum is used in making fertilizers, cement, and plaster of Paris.

    33) Which mineral is used in making jewelry and currency coins?
    a) Copper
    b) Gold
    c) Bauxite
    d) Manganese
    Answer: b) Gold
    Explanation: Gold is used in jewelry, coins, and as an investment commodity.

    34) Which of the following is NOT a renewable source of energy?
    a) Wind energy
    b) Solar energy
    c) Hydroelectricity
    d) Natural gas
    Answer: d) Natural gas
    Explanation: Natural gas is a fossil fuel and non-renewable, unlike wind, solar, and hydro energy.

    35) Which type of coal has the lowest carbon content?
    a) Anthracite
    b) Lignite
    c) Bituminous
    d) Peat
    Answer: d) Peat
    Explanation: Peat has the lowest carbon content and is considered the first stage in coal formation.

    36) Which state has the largest uranium reserves in India?
    a) Rajasthan
    b) Jharkhand
    c) Karnataka
    d) Tamil Nadu
    Answer: b) Jharkhand
    Explanation: Jharkhand has India's largest uranium reserves, mainly found in Jaduguda mines.

    37) Which of the following is NOT an impact of mining?
    a) Deforestation
    b) Soil erosion
    c) Increase in groundwater levels
    d) Air pollution
    Answer: c) Increase in groundwater levels
    Explanation: Mining leads to deforestation, pollution, and depletion of groundwater, not an increase in groundwater levels.

    38) Which metal is extracted from the ores of chalcopyrite?
    a) Iron
    b) Copper
    c) Gold
    d) Zinc
    Answer: b) Copper
    Explanation: Chalcopyrite is an important ore of copper, used in electrical wiring and construction.

    39) Which of the following countries is India's largest supplier of crude oil?
    a) USA
    b) Saudi Arabia
    c) China
    d) France
    Answer: b) Saudi Arabia
    Explanation: Saudi Arabia is one of India's largest suppliers of crude oil, along with Iraq and UAE.

    40) Which of the following minerals is used in the production of glass and ceramics?
    a) Mica
    b) Quartz
    c) Bauxite
    d) Zinc
    Answer: b) Quartz
    Explanation: Quartz is widely used in glass, ceramics, and electronics manufacturing.

• 41) Which mineral is known as the "ore of zinc"?
  a) Bauxite
  b) Hematite
  c) Galena
  d) Sphalerite
  Answer: d) Sphalerite
  Explanation: Sphalerite is the chief ore of zinc, which is used in making brass and galvanization.

• 42) Which of the following is a characteristic of metallic minerals?
  a) They are good conductors of electricity
  b) They do not contain metals
  c) They are found only in sedimentary rocks
  d) They are renewable resources
  Answer: a) They are good conductors of electricity
  Explanation: Metallic minerals contain metals and conduct electricity, making them useful in various industries.

• 43) Which of the following minerals is used in making paints and batteries?
  a) Mica
  b) Lead
  c) Bauxite
  d) Coal
  Answer: b) Lead
  Explanation: Lead is used in batteries, paints, and radiation shielding.

• 44) Which of the following is a disadvantage of nuclear energy?
  a) High carbon emissions
  b) Requires fossil fuels
  c) Radioactive waste disposal
  d) Causes air pollution
  Answer: c) Radioactive waste disposal
  Explanation: Nuclear energy produces radioactive waste, which is difficult to dispose of safely.

• 45) Which of the following is NOT a major coal-producing region in India?
  a) Jharia
  b) Neyveli
  c) Raniganj
  d) Jaipur
  Answer: d) Jaipur
  Explanation: Jaipur is not known for coal production, while Jharia (Jharkhand), Neyveli (Tamil Nadu), and Raniganj (West Bengal) are major coal belts.

• 46) Which of the following is an example of an unconventional energy resource?
  a) Coal
  b) Natural gas
  c) Geothermal energy
  d) Petroleum
  Answer: c) Geothermal energy
  Explanation: Unconventional energy resources include geothermal, tidal, and wind energy.

• 47) Which of the following minerals is NOT used in steel production?
  a) Iron
  b) Manganese
  c) Bauxite
  d) Limestone
  Answer: c) Bauxite
  Explanation: Bauxite is used for aluminum production, while iron, manganese, and limestone are important for steel manufacturing.

• 48) Which of the following is the best way to conserve mineral resources?
  a) Mining more minerals
  b) Recycling and reusing minerals
  c) Increasing industrial waste
  d) Encouraging overuse of minerals
  Answer: b) Recycling and reusing minerals
  Explanation: Recycling minerals reduces the need for excessive mining, helping in conservation.

• 49) Which state is the leading producer of gold in India?
  a) Jharkhand
  b) Karnataka
  c) Gujarat
  d) Tamil Nadu
  Answer: b) Karnataka
  Explanation: Karnataka, especially the Kolar and Hutti mines, is the largest gold-producing state in India.

• 50) Which of the following minerals is used in making toothpaste and ceramics?
  a) Mica
  b) Fluorite
  c) Gypsum
  d) Quartz
  Answer: b) Fluorite
  Explanation: Fluorite is used in toothpaste (fluoride) and in making ceramics.

• 51) Which country is the largest producer of solar energy in the world?
  a) India
  b) USA
  c) China
  d) Germany
  Answer: c) China
  Explanation: China leads the world in solar energy production, followed by USA and India.

• 52) Which region in India has the largest reserves of natural gas?
  a) Assam
  b) Gujarat
  c) Maharashtra
  d) Tamil Nadu
  Answer: a) Assam
  Explanation: Assam and the Krishna-Godavari basin (Andhra Pradesh) have the largest reserves of natural gas in India.

• 53) Which of the following is NOT an impact of deforestation caused by mining?
  a) Soil erosion
  b) Increase in oxygen levels
  c) Loss of biodiversity
  d) Climate change
  Answer: b) Increase in oxygen levels
  Explanation: Deforestation due to mining leads to reduced oxygen levels, not an increase.

• 54) Which state is known for uranium mining in India?
  a) Madhya Pradesh
  b) Jharkhand
  c) Gujarat
  d) Kerala
  Answer: b) Jharkhand
  Explanation: Jaduguda mines in Jharkhand are the primary source of uranium in India.

• 55) Which energy resource is harnessed using dams?
  a) Coal energy
  b) Hydroelectric energy
  c) Nuclear energy
  d) Geothermal energy
  Answer: b) Hydroelectric energy
  Explanation: Dams generate hydroelectric power by using the force of flowing water.

• 56) Which metal is commonly used for making aircraft bodies?
  a) Copper
  b) Iron
  c) Aluminum
  d) Zinc
  Answer: c) Aluminum
  Explanation: Aluminum is lightweight and corrosion-resistant, making it ideal for aircraft bodies.

• 57) Which of the following minerals is used in the steel industry?
  a) Gold
  b) Manganese
  c) Mica
  d) Bauxite
  Answer: b) Manganese
  Explanation: Manganese is essential for steel production as it strengthens iron.

• 58) What is the primary cause of land degradation in mining areas?
  a) Excessive rainfall
  b) Deforestation
  c) Overuse of fertilizers
  d) Plantation of trees
  Answer: b) Deforestation
  Explanation: Mining leads to deforestation and land degradation, making land unfit for agriculture.

• 59) Which of the following is a major iron ore-producing region in India?
  a) Kolar
  b) Jharia
  c) Kudremukh
  d) Neyveli
  Answer: c) Kudremukh
  Explanation: Kudremukh in Karnataka is a major iron ore-producing region.

• 60) Which of the following minerals is used for making cement?
  a) Limestone
  b) Copper
  c) Mica
  d) Gold
  Answer: a) Limestone
  Explanation: Limestone is a key raw material for cement production, along with gypsum and clay.

MCQs frm the Exercise part of the Chapter

1. 1) Which one of the following minerals is formed by decomposition of rocks, leaving a residual mass of weathered material?
   a) Coal
   b) Bauxite
   c) Gold
   d) Zinc

   Answer: b) Bauxite

   Explanation:

   • Bauxite is formed due to the decomposition of surface rocks and the removal of soluble constituents, leaving behind a residual mass of weathered material.

   • It is the primary ore of aluminum and is commonly found in tropical and subtropical regions​.

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2) Koderma, in Jharkhand, is the leading producer of which one of the following minerals?
a) Bauxite
b) Mica
c) Iron ore
d) Copper

2. Answer: b) Mica

   Explanation:

   • Koderma in Jharkhand is known as the "Mica Capital of India."

   • It has the largest deposits of mica, which is used in the electrical and electronics industries for insulation purposes​.

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3) Minerals are deposited and accumulated in the strata of which of the following rocks?
a) Sedimentary rocks
b) Metamorphic rocks
c) Igneous rocks
d) None of the above

3. Answer: a) Sedimentary rocks

   Explanation:

   • Sedimentary rocks contain minerals that accumulate over millions of years.

   • Important minerals like limestone, coal, and gypsum are formed as deposits in layers of sedimentary rocks​.

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4) Which one of the following minerals is contained in Monazite sand?
a) Oil
b) Uranium
c) Thorium
d) Coal

4. Answer: c) Thorium

   Explanation:

   • Monazite sand, found on the beaches of Kerala, is rich in thorium.

   • Thorium is a radioactive mineral used in nuclear energy production​.