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Question 1.

The position of India in terms of production of coal is:

  1.    First
  2.    Second
  3.    Fourth
  4.    Fifth
  5.    None of these
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> Fourth
Question 2.

The world’s largest reserve of Barytes is found in:

  1.    Chauka hills
  2.    Jaisalmer
  3.    Ratnagiri
  4.    Cuddapah
  5.    None of these
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> Cuddapah
Question 3.

India’s most important potential water vapour region is:

  1.    Himalayas
  2.    Western Ghats
  3.    Eastern Ghats
  4.    Satpura and Vindhyas
  5.    None of these
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> Himalayas
Himalayas is Indias most important potential water vapour region because of the following reasons:
The Himalayas are the highest mountain range in the world, extending from eastern Afghanistan to the east of India.
Most of Indias rivers originate from the Himalayas, making it an important source of water for the country.
The Himalayas are also home to several glaciers, which are the largest source of fresh water in India.
The region receives heavy snowfall during the winter months, which helps to replenish the water sources.
The monsoon winds that blow across the Himalayas are also responsible for bringing in a large amount of water vapour into the region. This helps to provide moisture for the plants and animals living in the region.
The Himalayas also act as a rain shadow, blocking the moisture-laden winds from the Indian Ocean and the Bay of Bengal from reaching the rest of the country.
The Himalayas act as a barrier against the cold air from the north and helps to maintain the climate of the region.

Thus, Himalayas is Indias most important potential water vapour region.
Question 4.

The largest producer of salt in India is:

  1.    Rajasthan
  2.    Maharashtra
  3.    Gujarat
  4.    Tamil Nadu
  5.    None of these
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> Gujarat
Question 5.

India is the largest world producer of:

  1.    Bauxite
  2.    Iron ore
  3.    Manganese
  4.    Mica
  5.    None of these
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> Mica
Question 6.

The state leading in manganese production is:

  1.    Orissa
  2.    Karnataka
  3.    Andhra Pradesh
  4.    M.P.
  5.    None of these
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> Orissa
Question 7.

Kudremukh hills known for iron ore deposits is situated in:

  1.    Chickmaglur
  2.    Mangalore
  3.    Satura
  4.    Belgaum
  5.    None of these
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> Chickmaglur
Question 8.

The ore of aluminium is:

  1.    Bauxite
  2.    Chromium
  3.    Mica
  4.    Manganese
  5.    None of these
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> Bauxite
Question 9.

The chief petroleum state in India:

  1.    Rajasthan and Gujarat
  2.    Assam and Gujarat
  3.    Gujarat and Maharashtra
  4.    Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu
  5.    None of these
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu
India is a developing country with a large population and a fast-growing economy, making energy demand a key driver for its development. Petroleum is a major source of energy in India, and the country is one of the world's largest consumers of petroleum products. India is also among the top 10 crude oil importers in the world. Let's understand the petroleum scenario in India and why option D is the correct answer.
Petroleum in India:Petroleum, also known as crude oil, is a naturally occurring liquid composed mainly of hydrocarbons. It is refined to produce various products like petrol, diesel, LPG, aviation turbine fuel, lubricating oil, and others. The oil industry in India started in 1867 in Digboi, Assam, with the discovery of oil by Assam Oil Company. Today, India has a well-established oil and gas industry, with various public and private sector companies operating in the exploration, production, refining, marketing, and distribution of petroleum products.
Petroleum Production:India is not a major producer of crude oil and relies heavily on imports to meet its domestic demand. However, the country has several oil-producing states, including Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. Let's look at some facts about petroleum production in these states.
Andhra Pradesh:
  • Krishna-Godavari (KG) Basin in Andhra Pradesh is one of the most important petroleum-producing basins in India.
  • The basin covers an area of about 50,000 sq. km and is located in the eastern offshore region of India.
  • The basin has reserves of about 4 trillion cubic feet (tcf) of natural gas and 1.2 billion barrels of oil.
  • The basin has several oil and gas fields, including D6, which is the largest gas field in India.
Tamil Nadu:
  • Tamil Nadu has several small oil and gas fields, with most of them located in the Cauvery Basin in the southern part of the state.
  • The Cauvery Basin covers an area of about 35,000 sq. km and is located in the offshore and onshore areas of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.
  • The basin has reserves of about 1.5 tcf of natural gas and 400 million barrels of oil.
  • The basin has several oil and gas fields, including PY-3, which is the largest oil field in Tamil Nadu.
Conclusion:To sum up, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu are two of the major petroleum-producing states in India. The Krishna-Godavari Basin in Andhra Pradesh and the Cauvery Basin in Tamil Nadu have significant reserves of oil and gas. However, India still relies heavily on imports to meet its domestic demand for petroleum products.
Question 10.

The main centre of copper industry is in:

  1.    Varanasi
  2.    Ranchi
  3.    Lucknow
  4.    Khetri
  5.    None of these
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> Varanasi
Copper is an essential metal used in electrical wiring, plumbing, and many other industries. India is the fifth largest producer of copper in the world and has the largest copper ore reserves in Asia. Copper ore is mainly found in the states of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, and Karnataka. The main center of copper industry in India is Varanasi, located in the state of Uttar Pradesh.

Varanasi is the largest copper-producing region in India and is home to two copper smelting plants owned by Bharat Aluminium Company (BALCO) and Hindalco Industries. The copper ore mined in Varanasi is of high quality and is used to make copper products such as electrical wiring, plumbing, and other industrial products.

The copper smelting processes used in Varanasi are the latest technology and involve the use of oxygen-enriched air, which helps to reduce the harmful emissions produced during the smelting process. The copper produced in Varanasi is of very high quality and is exported to countries all over the world.

The copper industry in India has been growing rapidly in the past few years, and Varanasi has been at the forefront of this growth. Varanasi is home to some of the most advanced copper smelting plants in the world, which employ the latest technology and process copper ore efficiently.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option A Varanasi.

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