Practice 98 Minerals multiple-choice questions with detailed answers and explanations. Ideal for RAS/RPSC exam preparation.
Q1. Petroleum/crude oil in Rajasthan is primarily extracted from which area?
Explanation
Barmer-Sanchore basin (Mangala, Bhagyam, Aishwariya fields operated by Cairn/Vedanta) is the primary petroleum-producing region.
Q2. Pachpadra-Balotra industrial area is being developed for:
Explanation
Pachpadra-Balotra area is being developed for the HPCL Refinery and is already famous for its textile dyeing and printing industry.
Q3. Consider the following statements about the UCIL uranium mining project in Rajasthan: 1. The project is located in Khandela tehsil of Sikar district. 2. UCIL will invest approximately Rs 5,000 crore in the project. 3. Rajasthan holds India's largest uranium ore deposits. 4. 80% of the 1,623 direct jobs are reserved for local residents. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Explanation
Statements 1, 3, and 4 are correct. The UCIL uranium project is in Khandela tehsil, Sikar district (Statement 1 correct). Rajasthan holds 15,631 tonnes of uranium ore — India's largest (Statement 3 correct). 80% of 1,623 direct jobs are for local residents (Statement 4 correct). Statement 2 is INCORRECT — UCIL will invest Rs 3,000 crore, not Rs 5,000 crore.
Q4. Nimbahera in Chittorgarh is famous for:
Explanation
Nimbahera in Chittorgarh is a major cement-producing area with plants of JK Cement and other companies, utilizing local limestone.
Q5. Which cement plant was the first in Rajasthan?
Explanation
ACC (Associated Cement Company) at Lakheri in Bundi district was the first cement plant in Rajasthan, established in 1916.
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Q6. Mangala oil field is in which district?
Q7. Rajasthan contributes approximately what percentage of India's mineral production by value?
Q8. Which organisation is implementing the uranium mining project in Rohil, Khandela tehsil, Sikar district of Rajasthan?
Q9. Which district is the largest producer of sandstone in Rajasthan?
Q10. Sandstone from Rajasthan, used in many heritage buildings including Rashtrapati Bhawan, comes mainly from:
Q11. Fluorite (Fluorspar) in Rajasthan is found in:
Q12. Zawar mines in Rajasthan are famous for which mineral?
Q13. Rajasthan is the sole producer in India of which mineral?
Q14. Lignite (brown coal) deposits in Rajasthan are primarily found in:
Q15. Makrana, famous for its high-quality white marble used in the Taj Mahal, is located in which district?
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