Geography Practice Quiz 24

Q1.According to the provided text, which region is the leading producer of mica in India?

A. Nellore mica belt of Andhra Pradesh B. Around Ajmer in Rajasthan C. Koderma-Gaya-Hazaribagh belt of Jharkhand D. Northern edge of the Chota Nagpur plateau

Q2.The Nellore mica belt, an important producer in India, is located in which state?

A. Jharkhand B. Rajasthan C. Andhra Pradesh D. Odisha

Q3.According to the provided text, what percentage of the earth's crust do workable mineral deposits constitute?

A. One per cent B. Ten per cent C. Fifty per cent D. Less than one per cent

Q4.Based on the text, what is a fundamental characteristic of mineral resources regarding their renewability?

A. They are infinitely renewable. B. They are finite and non-renewable. C. They are renewable over short periods. D. They are partially renewable.

Q5.Why are mineral resources considered 'short-lived possessions' despite their value?

A. They are easily destroyed by natural calamities. B. Their geological formation processes are extremely slow, and consumption rates are high. C. They lose their value quickly after extraction. D. They are primarily found in politically unstable regions.

Q6.Which of the following is NOT explicitly mentioned as a step in conserving mineral resources for the future?

A. Recycling of metals B. Using scrap metals C. Developing new mining techniques for deeper reserves D. Evolving improved technologies for low-grade ores

Q7.Which of the following is a conventional source of energy?

A. Solar energy B. Wind energy C. Cattle dung cake D. Geothermal energy

Q8.What percentage of energy requirement in rural households is met by firewood and cattle dung cake, according to one estimate mentioned in the text?

A. Less than 50 per cent B. Exactly 60 per cent C. More than 70 per cent D. Approximately 40 per cent

Q9.Why is the use of cattle dung cake being discouraged, as per the provided text?

A. It causes significant air pollution. B. It consumes valuable manure that could be used in agriculture. C. It is an inefficient source of energy. D. It is becoming increasingly expensive to collect.

Q10.Which fossil fuel is described as the most abundantly available in India?

A. Petroleum B. Natural gas C. Uranium D. Coal

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Geography Practice Quiz 24