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These multiple-choice questions (MCQs) are designed to enhance your knowledge and understanding in the following areas: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) , Indian Administrative Service (IAS) , Provincial Civil Service (PCS) , Staff Selection Commission (SSC) , Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) .
Chapters
| 1. |
The Himalayan region is poor in mineral resources because: [IAS 2004] |
| A. | it is made of crystalline rocks |
| B. | the displacement of rock strata has disturbed the arrangement of rock and made it complex |
| C. | the climatic conditions are not suitable for exploitation of minerals |
| D. | the terrain makes exploitation of minerals difficult and very costly due to transport difficulties |
| Answer» B. the displacement of rock strata has disturbed the arrangement of rock and made it complex | |
| 2. |
Which of the following is false? |
| A. | Mica is usually found in metamorphic and igneous rocks |
| B. | Aluminium has the advantage over iron as it is resistant to corrosion |
| C. | line is mostly used in galvanising iron and steel goods |
| D. | Manganese is largely used in making fertilizers |
| Answer» D. Manganese is largely used in making fertilizers | |
| 3. |
Which shipyard is known for the manufacture of bargets, coasters arid dredgers? |
| A. | Hindustan Shipyard |
| B. | Mazgaon Shipyard |
| C. | Garden Reach Shipyard |
| D. | Cochin Shipyard |
| Answer» C. Garden Reach Shipyard | |
| 4. |
Farakka Barrage was commissioned to : [CPO SI 2002] |
| A. | save Kolkata port |
| B. | link North and South Bengal |
| C. | supply drinking water to Kolkata |
| D. | divert water to Bangladesh |
| Answer» A. save Kolkata port | |
| 5. |
Chhota Nagpur plateau is called the heart of industrial India because it is : |
| A. | near to major iron and steel centres |
| B. | a big link of roads and railways |
| C. | rich in minerals and power fuels |
| D. | very fertile for industrial crops |
| Answer» C. rich in minerals and power fuels | |
| 6. |
Which of the following are true with respect to Indian Railways? 1. It is the larqest public sector undertaking 2. Indian Railway network is the fourth largest in the world 3. Factories at Kapurthala and Perarnbur manufacture passenger coaches 4. The narrow guage lines are confined to the hilly areas only |
| A. | I, II and III |
| B. | I and II |
| C. | II, III and IV |
| D. | I, II, III and IV |
| Answer» D. I, II, III and IV | |
| 7. |
Which of the following statement (s) regarding India's coal reserves is/are true ? 1. Over 90 percent of total reserves are located in the valleys of Son, Damodar, Mahanadi and Godavari 2. Indian coal reserves are characterised by low ash content and high calorific value 3. India has limited prime coking reserves |
| A. | I only |
| B. | I and III |
| C. | II and III |
| D. | I, II and III |
| Answer» C. II and III | |
| 8. |
Which of the following is the oldest atomic power station? |
| A. | Kalpakkam |
| B. | Tarapur |
| C. | Narora |
| D. | Kota |
| Answer» B. Tarapur | |
| 9. |
Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched? [NDA 2005] Important Location (Industry / Mining) State |
| A. | Himgir : Uttar Pradesh |
| B. | Koraput : Orissa |
| C. | Palana : Rajasthan |
| D. | Nellore : Andhra Pradesh |
| Answer» A. Himgir : Uttar Pradesh | |
| 10. |
Which one of the following sequences of the oil refineries of India as they occur from south to north is correct? [CDS 2009] |
| A. | Kochi - Mangalore - Mumbai - Koyali |
| B. | Koyali - Mumbai - Mangalore - Kochi |
| C. | Kochi - Mumbai - Mangalore - Koyali |
| D. | Mangalore - Kochi - Mumbai – Koyali |
| Answer» A. Kochi - Mangalore - Mumbai - Koyali | |
| 11. |
Which one of the following States of India is the largest producer of lignite coal? [CDS 2009] |
| A. | Maharashtra |
| B. | Gujarat |
| C. | Madhya Pradesh |
| D. | Tamil Nadu |
| Answer» D. Tamil Nadu | |
| 12. |
Which one of the following oil fields of India is the oldest and still producing oil ? [CDS 2009] |
| A. | Bombay High |
| B. | Digboi |
| C. | Ankleshwar |
| D. | Naharkatiya |
| Answer» B. Digboi | |
| 13. |
Which of the following pairs are correctly matched? Irrigation Project State 1. Damanganga : Gujarat 2. Girna : Maharashtra 3. Pamba : Kerala Select the correct answer: |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» D. 1, 2 and 3 | |
| 14. |
Which of the following minerals are found in a natural way in the State of Chhattisgarh ? 1. Bauxite 2. Dolomite 3. Iron ore 4. Tin Select the correct answer using the code given below : [IAS 2008] |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 only |
| B. | 1 and 3 only |
| C. | 2 and 4 only |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» D. 1, 2, 3 and 4 | |
| 15. |
Where are Tapovan and Vishnugarh Hydroelectric Projects located? [IAS 2008] |
| A. | Madhya Pradesh |
| B. | Uttar Pradesh |
| C. | Uttarakhand |
| D. | Rajasthan |
| Answer» C. Uttarakhand | |
| 16. |
With which one of the following rivers is the Omkareshwar Project associated ? [IAS 2008] |
| A. | Chambal |
| B. | Narmada |
| C. | Tapi |
| D. | Bhima |
| Answer» B. Narmada | |
| 17. |
In which one of the following States are Namchik-Namphuk Coalfields located? [IAS 2008] |
| A. | Arunachal Pradesh |
| B. | Meghalaya |
| C. | Manipur |
| D. | Mizoram |
| Answer» A. Arunachal Pradesh | |
| 18. |
Consider the following statements: 1. Gondwana coal is a laminated, bituminous coal. . 2. Gondwana coal is completely free from moisture, sulphur and phosphorus. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [IAS 2008] |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» A. 1 only | |
| 19. |
Mahatma Gandhi Hydroelectric Project is on which river? [NDA 2008] |
| A. | Godavari |
| B. | Sharavati |
| C. | Cauvery |
| D. | Krishna |
| Answer» B. Sharavati | |
| 20. |
Among the following States, which one has the highest amount of Nickel Ore resources? [Asstt Comm 2008] |
| A. | Chhattisgarh |
| B. | Jharkhand |
| C. | Karnataka |
| D. | Orissa |
| Answer» D. Orissa | |
| 21. |
Consider the following cities: 1. Bhatinda 2. Jamnagar 3. Mangalore Which of the above has/have oil refineries? [Asstt Comm 2008] |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 3 only |
| C. | 2 and 3 |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» C. 2 and 3 | |
| 22. |
In which one of the following districts, have large reserves of diamond-bearing kimberlite been discovered in the recent past? [IAS 2007] |
| A. | Hoshangabad |
| B. | Raipur |
| C. | Sambalpur |
| D. | Warangal |
| Answer» B. Raipur | |
| 23. |
Consider the following statements: 1. Balaghat is known for its diamond mines. 2. Majhgawan is known for its manganese deposits. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [IAS 2007] |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2 | |
| 24. |
Which of the following substances are found in the beach sands of many parts of Kerala? 1. Ilmenite 2. Zircon 3. Silimanite 4. Tungsten Select the correct answer using the code given below: [IAS 2006] |
| A. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| B. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| C. | 3 and 4 only |
| D. | 1 and 2 only |
| Answer» B. 1, 2 and 3 | |
| 25. |
The Vindhyan system of rocks is important for the production of [CDS 2011] |
| A. | precious stones and building materials |
| B. | iron ore and manganese |
| C. | bauxite and mica |
| D. | copper and uranium |
| Answer» A. precious stones and building materials | |
| 26. |
Which one among the following statements regarding India's coal is not correct? [CDS 2012] |
| A. | 98 percent of reserves of coal in India belongs to Gondwana period |
| B. | Unknown amount of coal lies buried under the Ganga alluvium and the Deccan Trap |
| C. | Bituminous coal is found in both lower Gondwana rocks and in Tertiary rocks |
| D. | Gondwana coal is mainly found in the river valleys of Damodar, Mahanadi and Godavari |
| Answer» C. Bituminous coal is found in both lower Gondwana rocks and in Tertiary rocks | |
| 27. |
In Jaitapur, which one of the following power plants is being set up? [Haryana Gr Bank PO 2011] |
| A. | Coal based |
| B. | Hydro-electric |
| C. | Gas based |
| D. | Nuclear based |
| Answer» D. Nuclear based | |
| 28. |
In which one of the following States, Mangla, Bhagyam and Aishwarya oil fields are located? [Haryana Gr Bank PO 2011] |
| A. | Assam |
| B. | Gujarat |
| C. | A.P. |
| D. | Rajasthan |
| Answer» D. Rajasthan | |
| 29. |
Which one among the following is a correct sequence of production of coal in the Indian States in descending order ? [NDA 2011] |
| A. | Jharkhand - Madhya Pradesh - West Bengal - Meghalaya |
| B. | West Bengal - Madhya Pradesh - Jharkhand - Meghalaya |
| C. | Jharkhand - West Bengal - Meghalaya - Madhya Pradesh |
| D. | Madhya Pradesh - Jharkhand - West Bengal – Meghalaya |
| Answer» A. Jharkhand - Madhya Pradesh - West Bengal - Meghalaya | |
| 30. |
Arrange the following oil refineries of India from west to east: 1. Koyali 2. Bongaigaon 3. Mathura 4. Haldia Select the correct answer using the code given below: [CDS 2011] |
| A. | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| B. | 1, 3, 4, 2 |
| C. | 3, 1, 2, 4 |
| D. | 2, 4, 3, 1 |
| Answer» B. 1, 3, 4, 2 | |
| 31. |
In which one of the following places electricity generated from hydel power? [CPO SI 2010] |
| A. | Neyveli |
| B. | Ennore |
| C. | Tuticorin |
| D. | Mettur |
| Answer» D. Mettur | |
| 32. |
Coal mines in Jharkhand are located at [BPSC 2011] |
| A. | Jharia |
| B. | Jamshedpur |
| C. | Ranchi |
| D. | Lohardaga |
| Answer» A. Jharia | |
| 33. |
Consider the following problems being faced by the Indian Coal Industry : 1. Poor quality of coal and bottlenecks in the coal movement 2. Low utilisation capacity of washeries 3. Growing dependence on the import of coking coal 4. Administered prices Which of the above are correct? [BPSC 2011] |
| A. | II, III and IV |
| B. | I, II, III and IV |
| C. | I, III and IV |
| D. | I, II and III |
| Answer» B. I, II, III and IV | |
| 34. |
Which one of the following barrages supplies water to the Indira Gandhi Canal? [CDS 2002] |
| A. | Bhakra |
| B. | Harika |
| C. | Narora |
| D. | Pandoh |
| Answer» B. Harika | |
| 35. |
The primary purpose of constructing the Farakka barrage is to: [CDS 1999] |
| A. | preserve and maintain navigation |
| B. | supply drinking water |
| C. | meet the chronic power shortage |
| D. | bring additional areas into irrigation |
| Answer» A. preserve and maintain navigation | |
| 36. |
The reservoir Gobind Sagar is on which river in Punjab? [CDS 2002] |
| A. | Sutlej |
| B. | Son |
| C. | Rihand |
| D. | Narmada |
| Answer» A. Sutlej | |
| 37. |
Rana Pratap Sagar Plant (Rajasthan) is associated with: [CDS 1999] |
| A. | nuclear power |
| B. | solar energy |
| C. | hydroelectricity |
| D. | irrigation |
| Answer» C. hydroelectricity | |
| 38. |
Which of the following is/are wrong? 1. Bhadravati steel plant - not located near coal deposits 2. First modern steel plant in India - Burnpur 3. Bokaro and Bhilai steel plants - German collaboration 4. Durgapur steel plant - British help |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 2, 3 and 4 |
| C. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| D. | 2 and 3 |
| Answer» D. 2 and 3 | |
| 39. |
Critical criteria for the location of an aluminium plant in India are the availability of bauxite and: [CDS 1999] |
| A. | coal |
| B. | electricity |
| C. | labour |
| D. | ready market |
| Answer» B. electricity | |
| 40. |
Which one of the following states is a Ieading producer of woollen textiles? [CDS 1999] |
| A. | Jammu and Kashmir |
| B. | Punjab |
| C. | Rajasthan |
| D. | Himachal Pradesh |
| Answer» B. Punjab | |
| 41. |
In which of the following products has Bangladesh emerged as the main competitor of India in the world market? [IAS 1991] |
| A. | Cement |
| B. | Cotton garments |
| C. | Jute |
| D. | Pharmaceuticals |
| Answer» C. Jute | |
| 42. |
Which one of the following statements is NOT correct? [IAS 2003] |
| A. | India is the second largest producer of nitrogenous fertilizers in the world |
| B. | India is the ninth largest steel producing country in the world |
| C. | India is the second largest producer of silk in the world |
| D. | India ranks third in the world in coal production |
| Answer» D. India ranks third in the world in coal production | |
| 43. |
Apart from Tamil Nadu, lignite is found in: [IAS 2003] |
| A. | Gujarat |
| B. | U.P. |
| C. | West Bengal |
| D. | Orissa |
| Answer» A. Gujarat | |
| 44. |
Singhbhum is famous for: [SSC Graduate 2003] |
| A. | coal |
| B. | iron |
| C. | copper |
| D. | both (b) and (c) |
| Answer» D. both (b) and (c) | |
| 45. |
Which State of India has the largest reserves of monazite, with a high thorium content? [CPO SI 2002] |
| A. | Kerala |
| B. | Karnataka |
| C. | Gujarat |
| D. | Maharashtra |
| Answer» A. Kerala | |
| 46. |
Which one of the following States enjoys ideal conditions for the development of petrochemical industries? |
| A. | Gujarat |
| B. | Maharashtra |
| C. | Tamil Nadu |
| D. | Uttar Pradesh |
| Answer» A. Gujarat | |
| 47. |
The largest coal reserves of India are found in : [UP PCS 2002] |
| A. | Chhattisgarh |
| B. | Jharkhand |
| C. | Madhya Pradesh |
| D. | Orissa |
| Answer» B. Jharkhand | |
| 48. |
Ankaleshwar in India is known for the production of: [NDA 2002] |
| A. | bauxite |
| B. | coal |
| C. | iron ore |
| D. | petroleum |
| Answer» D. petroleum | |
| 49. |
Ankaleshwar and Navagaon are two oil fields in : |
| A. | Gujarat |
| B. | Bihar |
| C. | West Bengal |
| D. | Assam |
| Answer» A. Gujarat | |
| 50. |
The first oil well in India was dug at : |
| A. | Bombay High |
| B. | Moran |
| C. | Digboi |
| D. | Naharkatiya |
| Answer» C. Digboi | |
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