RAS — Minerals MCQs
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RAS — Geography of Rajasthan — Minerals
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Question 1 of 20
Statement (A): Rajasthan contributes 25% to the total non-metallic mineral production of the country, securing the first position. Statement (B): Rajasthan contributes 15% to the total metallic mineral production of the country. Choose the correct option:
Question 2 of 20
Assertion (A): Non-metallic minerals like Gypsum and Dolomite are widely used in electrical wiring and heavy structural manufacturing. Reason (R): Non-metallic minerals are generally brittle, break upon impact, and act as bad conductors (insulators) of heat and electricity.
Question 3 of 20
Match List-I (Production Metric) with List-II (State's Contribution Percentage/Rank): List-I P. Total Mineral Production Contribution Q. Non-Metallic Mineral Production Contribution R. Metallic Mineral Production Contribution S. Overall Mineral Revenue Rank List-II 1. 15% 2. Third Rank 3. 22% 4. 25%
Question 4 of 20
Which of the following dimensional stones is NOT primarily associated with the Vindhyan Rock systems?
Question 5 of 20
Which of the following metallic minerals is fundamentally utilized in steel making, manufacturing of specialized tools, and paint/color production?
Question 6 of 20
Match the specific Mines (List-I) with their primarily extracted Mineral (List-II): List-I I. Raisela II. Rupakhedi III. Relmagra IV. Dabar Ki Pal List-II 1. Lead-Zinc 2. Iron Ore 3. Gold 4. Manganese
Question 7 of 20
The prominent Iron Ore mining site 'Neemla' is traditionally and historically associated with the Dausa district. However, recent administrative and geographical updates explicitly place it currently within the jurisdiction of which district?
Question 8 of 20
Match List-I (Mineral) with List-II (Mining Area) and select the correct answer using the codes given below: List-I I. Iron Ore II. Manganese III. Lead-Zinc IV. Copper List-II 1. Zawar 2. Khetri-Singhana 3. Nathra Ki Pal 4. Lilawani
Question 9 of 20
Within the famous Khetri-Singhana copper belt, which specific area is noted for having the maximum deposit of copper ore?
Question 10 of 20
Which of the following metallic minerals is commercially referred to as 'Traders Jack'?
Question 11 of 20
Which of the following groups of mines is located in the Bhilwara district and is exclusively known for Lead-Zinc extraction?
Question 12 of 20
Which rock system in Rajasthan is characterized as being the oldest metamorphic sedimentary rocks (derived from Archean rocks) and generates the maximum revenue due to its abundant metallic mineral deposits?
Question 13 of 20
Which two specific regions located in the Banswara district garnered significant recent attention for exclusively hosting the first gold block exhibition?
Question 14 of 20
Which of the following sets correctly represents Atomic energy minerals found in Rajasthan?
Question 15 of 20
Dabar Ki Pal, geographically situated in the Dungarpur district, has been surveyed and recognized for the deposits of which precious mineral?
Question 16 of 20
Consider the following statements regarding Lead and Zinc mineral deposits: 1. Lead and Zinc reserves are geologically found primarily in Archean and Proterozoic rock formations. 2. Galena is a naturally occurring mixed ore from which Lead and Zinc are heavily extracted. 3. Calamine, Zincite, and Willemite are classified as the chief ores of Copper. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Question 17 of 20
The state is renowned for producing specific high-grade varieties of Limestone intended for heavy industries. What are these specific grades?
Question 18 of 20
While the Jhunjhunu district is internationally renowned for its massive copper belts like Khetri-Singhana, which of the following specific areas within Jhunjhunu is geologically documented purely for Iron Ore extraction?
Question 19 of 20
Match List-I (States) with List-II (Ranking in Mineral Production): List-I P. Odisha Q. Chhattisgarh R. Rajasthan List-II 1. Second Position 2. Third Position 3. First Position
Question 20 of 20
Raghunathpura and Toda Ramliyawas are prominent mining zones mapped for a specific non-ferrous metal. In which district are they located, and what is the mineral?
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