Q101. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists. List-I (Minerals) (a) Coal (b) Gold (c) Iron-ore (d) Mineral Oil List-II (Producing Region) 1. Highveld 2. Karaganda Basin 3. San Joaquin Valley 4. Krivoi Rog Code (a) (b) (c) (d)
A 2
B 2
C 3
D 4
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Correct answer: 2
Q102. In the context of global oil prices, ‘Brent crude oil’ is frequently referred to in the news. What does this term imply? 1. It is a major classification of crude oil. 2. It is sourced from North Sea. 3. It does not contain sulphur. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A Only 2
B 1 and 2
C 1 and 3
D 1, 2 and 3
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Correct answer: 1 and 2
Q103. Which of the following statements is true about petroleum production? 1. 60% of world’s petroleum deposits are found in Middle East. 2. Petroleum reserve in Alaska is certified equivalent to Texas. 3. U.S.A. is a prominent producer and importer for petroleum. Code
A 1 and 2 are true
B 2 and 3 are true
C 1 and 3 are true
D All are true
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Correct answer: All are true
Q104. Arrange the following countries in their descending order of Gold production. 1. Australia 2. China 3. Russia 4. U.S.A. Choose the correct answer using the code given below. Code (a) (b) (c) (d)
A 1
B 2
C 4
D 2
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Correct answer: 2
Q105. Statement (A): Chile is still a prominent copper producer in the world. Reason (R): Chile is endowed with the largest deposits of porphyry copper. Code
A Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of
B Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
C (A) is true, but (R) is false
D (A) is false, but (R) is true
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Correct answer: Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
Q106. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists. List-I (Iron-ore region) (a) Lorraine (b) Midland (c) Kiruna (d) Kokshetau List-II (Concerned Country) 1. Sweden 2. Kazakhstan 3. U.K. 4. France Code (a) (b) (c) (d)
A 4
B 3
C 4
D 1
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Correct answer: 4
Q107. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists. List-I (Coalfields) (a) Donetsk (b) Kuznetsk (c) Lancashire (d) Saar List-II (Countries) 1. Germany 2. U.K. 3. Russia 4. Ukraine Code (a) (b) (c) (d)
A 1
B 4
C 3
D 1
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Correct answer: 4
Q108. Which of the following statements are correct? 1. China is the leading coal producer of the World. 2. Donetsk Basin is the major coal producing region in Ukraine. 3. Saar Region is the major coal producing area in Germany. 4. The major coal mining areas of the USA lie in the Appalachian Region. Select the correct answer from the code given below.
A 1 and 2
B 2 and 3
C 1, 2 and 3
D All of these
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Correct answer: All of these
Q109. The highest Copper producing country in Africa is
A South Africa
B Zambia
C Kenya
D Tanzania
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Correct answer: Zambia
Q110. Commercial sources of energy purely consists of
A Power, coal, oil, gas, hydroelectricity and uranium
B Coal, oil, firewood, vegetable waste and agricultural waste
C Power, coal, animal dung and firewood
D Coal, gas, oil and firewood
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Correct answer: Power, coal, oil, gas, hydroelectricity and uranium
Q111. Which of the following countries is the largest producer of diamond?
A Australia
B Venezuela
C Russia
D Botswana
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Correct answer: Russia
Q112. The mineral which has earned fame to Chile is
A Gold
B Manganese
C Nitrate
D Mineral oil
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Correct answer: Nitrate
Q113. Which one of the following countries is the largest producer of Bauxite?
A Guinea
B Australia
C India
D Jamaica
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Correct answer: Australia
Q114. The leading producer of Titanium in the world is
A India
B China
C Russia
D U.S.A.
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Correct answer: China
Q115. Which one of the following pair is correctly matched? Mineral Producer
A Copper - Arizona
B Coal - Karatzas
C Iron-ore - Rasatnoora
D Petroleum - Donbas
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Correct answer: Copper - Arizona
Q116. ‘Mesabi Range’ at international level is known for producing
A Copper
B Gold
C Iron-ore
D Uranium
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Correct answer: Iron-ore
Q117. Which group of minerals represents non-ferrous metals?
A Nickel, Zinc, Copper, Aluminium
B Nickel, Aluminium, Iron-ore, Zinc
C Copper, Pig iron, Nickel, Steel
D Nickel, Carbon Steel, Aluminium, Zinc
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Correct answer: Nickel, Zinc, Copper, Aluminium
Q118. Natural camphor is obtained from
A high altitude rocks of Himalayan mountains
B foams of Angel Falls in Venezuela
C a tree native to China and Japan
D sediments of tides of sea near Andaman
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Correct answer: a tree native to China and Japan
Q119. What is Baku famous for?
A Iron Industry
B Aircraft Industry
C Ship-building Industry
D Petroleum
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Correct answer: Petroleum
Q120. Which one of the following countries is known for very important uranium-ore deposits?
A Canada
B China
C Australia
D Zaire
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Correct answer: Australia