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Class 12 Mineral and Energy Resources worksheet
CBSE Social Science. Mineral belts, iron ore, manganese, bauxite, copper and mica, coal, petroleum and gas, nuclear plants and non-conventional energy. Every sheet has 20 questions in three sections and an answer key, and the numbers change every time.
Sample questions
Real questions from this chapter, as the app sets them. Tap Answer to see the answer and working.
Section A · multiple choice
- 1.
Most of India’s metallic minerals occur in:
- the Thar desert sands
- the coastal deltas
- the northern alluvial plains
- the old crystalline rocks of the peninsular plateau
Answer
(d) the old crystalline rocks of the peninsular plateau
- 2.
Jharia is known for which resource?
- coal
- geothermal energy
- nuclear power
- petroleum
Answer
(a) coal
- 3.
In which state is the Rawatbhata nuclear power project?
- Gujarat
- Punjab
- Maharashtra
- Rajasthan
Answer
(d) Rajasthan
Section B · short answer
- 4.
What is a mineral?
Answer
A natural substance of organic or inorganic origin with definite chemical and physical properties.
- 5.
Is each ferrous, non-ferrous, non-metallic or a mineral fuel? (a) manganese (b) limestone
Answer
(a) ferrous (b) non-metallic
Section C · long answer
- 6.
Write a note on the petroleum resources of India.
Answer
Found in tertiary sedimentary rocks of Assam (Digboi, Naharkatiya, Moran), Gujarat (Ankaleshwar, Kalol, Mehsana) and offshore Mumbai High (found 1973), plus Krishna–Godavari and Kaveri basins.
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