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Identifying the Major Mineral Resources Found in India

Description: This quiz aims to assess your knowledge about the major mineral resources found in India.
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Which of the following is the most abundant mineral resource in India?

  1. Coal

  2. Iron ore

  3. Copper

  4. Gold


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Coal is the most abundant mineral resource in India, with vast reserves located in the eastern and central parts of the country.

Which state in India is known for its rich iron ore deposits?

  1. Jharkhand

  2. Odisha

  3. Karnataka

  4. Madhya Pradesh


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Odisha is known for its rich iron ore deposits, particularly in the regions of Keonjhar and Sundargarh.

Which of the following is a major copper-producing state in India?

  1. Rajasthan

  2. Gujarat

  3. Andhra Pradesh

  4. Chhattisgarh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rajasthan is a major copper-producing state in India, with significant deposits in the regions of Khetri and Dariba.

Which state in India is famous for its gold mines?

  1. Karnataka

  2. Tamil Nadu

  3. Andhra Pradesh

  4. Kerala


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Karnataka is famous for its gold mines, particularly in the Kolar Gold Fields region, which has been a major source of gold production in India.

Which of the following is a major producer of bauxite in India?

  1. Odisha

  2. Madhya Pradesh

  3. Gujarat

  4. Maharashtra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Odisha is a major producer of bauxite in India, with significant deposits in the regions of Koraput and Kalahandi.

Which state in India is known for its limestone reserves?

  1. Rajasthan

  2. Madhya Pradesh

  3. Chhattisgarh

  4. Uttar Pradesh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rajasthan is known for its extensive limestone reserves, particularly in the regions of Jodhpur and Bikaner.

Which of the following is a major producer of manganese ore in India?

  1. Odisha

  2. Karnataka

  3. Maharashtra

  4. Madhya Pradesh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Odisha is a major producer of manganese ore in India, with significant deposits in the regions of Keonjhar and Sundargarh.

Which state in India is famous for its diamond mines?

  1. Andhra Pradesh

  2. Madhya Pradesh

  3. Chhattisgarh

  4. Karnataka


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Andhra Pradesh is famous for its diamond mines, particularly in the region of Guntur.

Which of the following is a major producer of chromite in India?

  1. Odisha

  2. Karnataka

  3. Maharashtra

  4. Tamil Nadu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Odisha is a major producer of chromite in India, with significant deposits in the regions of Keonjhar and Sukinda.

Which state in India is known for its uranium reserves?

  1. Jharkhand

  2. Rajasthan

  3. Uttar Pradesh

  4. Madhya Pradesh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jharkhand is known for its uranium reserves, particularly in the regions of Jaduguda and Bhatin.

Which of the following is a major producer of lead and zinc in India?

  1. Rajasthan

  2. Madhya Pradesh

  3. Chhattisgarh

  4. Gujarat


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rajasthan is a major producer of lead and zinc in India, with significant deposits in the regions of Zawar and Rampura Agucha.

Which state in India is famous for its silver mines?

  1. Rajasthan

  2. Madhya Pradesh

  3. Maharashtra

  4. Karnataka


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rajasthan is famous for its silver mines, particularly in the region of Zawar.

Which of the following is a major producer of magnesite in India?

  1. Rajasthan

  2. Uttarakhand

  3. Karnataka

  4. Tamil Nadu


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Uttarakhand is a major producer of magnesite in India, with significant deposits in the regions of Pithoragarh and Almora.

Which state in India is known for its gypsum reserves?

  1. Rajasthan

  2. Gujarat

  3. Madhya Pradesh

  4. Tamil Nadu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rajasthan is known for its gypsum reserves, particularly in the regions of Bikaner and Jodhpur.

Which of the following is a major producer of potash in India?

  1. Gujarat

  2. Rajasthan

  3. Haryana

  4. Karnataka


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gujarat is a major producer of potash in India, with significant deposits in the regions of Surendranagar and Kutch.

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