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Minerals MCQ — 98 Practice Questions with Answers

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98 Questions Geography of Rajasthan

Practice Questions

Q1. Petroleum/crude oil in Rajasthan is primarily extracted from which area?

A Kota basin
B Barmer-Sanchore basin Correct
C Jaipur basin
D Bikaner basin

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:

A Mining only
B IT sector
C Agriculture processing
D Petroleum refinery and textile Correct

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?

A 1, 2, and 3 only
B 1, 3, and 4 only Correct
C 2, 3, and 4 only
D 1, 2, 3, and 4

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:

A Zinc mining
B Cement industry Correct
C Textile
D Oil refinery

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?

A JK Cement, Nimbahera
B Ambuja Cement, Pali
C Birla Cement, Chittorgarh
D ACC Lakheri, Bundi Correct

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?

A Bikaner
B Jodhpur
C Jaisalmer
D Barmer
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Q7. Rajasthan contributes approximately what percentage of India's mineral production by value?

A 15%
B 7%
C 22%
D 35%
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Q8. Which organisation is implementing the uranium mining project in Rohil, Khandela tehsil, Sikar district of Rajasthan?

A Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC)
B Uranium Corporation of India Limited (UCIL)
C Rajasthan State Mines and Minerals Limited (RSMML)
D National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC)
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Q9. Which district is the largest producer of sandstone in Rajasthan?

A Jodhpur
B Kota
C Bharatpur
D Jaipur
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Q10. Sandstone from Rajasthan, used in many heritage buildings including Rashtrapati Bhawan, comes mainly from:

A Udaipur and Bhilwara
B Jaipur and Ajmer
C Kota and Bundi
D Jodhpur and Dholpur
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Q11. Fluorite (Fluorspar) in Rajasthan is found in:

A Dungarpur-Mandvi
B Jodhpur
C Jaisalmer
D Nagaur
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Q12. Zawar mines in Rajasthan are famous for which mineral?

A Lead-Zinc
B Iron ore
C Copper
D Mica
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Q13. Rajasthan is the sole producer in India of which mineral?

A Wollastonite
B Copper
C Lead-Zinc combined
D Selenite (Gypsum variety)
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Q14. Lignite (brown coal) deposits in Rajasthan are primarily found in:

A Jaipur and Tonk
B Barsingsar (Bikaner) and Kapurdi (Barmer)
C Udaipur and Dungarpur
D Kota and Jhalawar
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Q15. Makrana, famous for its high-quality white marble used in the Taj Mahal, is located in which district?

A Ajmer
B Nagaur
C Rajsamand
D Jaipur

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