ICSE-X-Geography

07: Minerals in India Class 10 Geography

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    Section : A
  • Qstn #1
    What do you understand by the term ‘mineral ore’?
    Ans : Metallic minerals are extracted from the earth in raw state, it is known as ‘mineral ore’.
  • Qstn #2
    What are the four main varieties of coal?
    Ans : Anthracite, Bituminous Lignite and Peat.
  • Qstn #3
    Give the main uses of any two of them.
    Ans :
    1. Anthracite: It is clean to handle and has a high heating value.
    2. Lignite: Its by-products can furnish several materials for industries.
  • Qstn #4
    Which state ranks first in Gondwana coal?
    Ans : Important coal producing state is ‘Jharkhand’ and coal field is ‘Jharia’.
  • Qstn #5
    Why does India have to import oil?
    Ans : India has to import oil to meet the ever increasing industrial and domestic demands.
  • Qstn #6
    What are the uses of petroleum?
    Ans : It is. used as a source of power and fuel for automobiles, aeroplanes, ships and locomotives.
  • Qstn #7
    Where are oil deposits largely found in India?
    Ans : In the off-shore sea near Mumbai.
  • Qstn #8
    What is the position of India in the list of iron-ore producing countries in the world?
    Ans : India gains the 9th position in the list of iron-ore producing countries in the world.
  • Qstn #9
    Which state is the largest producer of mineral oil?
    Ans : Assam is the main oil producing state.
  • Qstn #10
    Which is the best quality iron ore?
    Ans : The different types of iron ore found in India are:
    1. Haematite,
    2. Magnetite,
    3. Limonite, Magnetite is the best quality iron ore.
  • Qstn #11
    How is the low grade iron ore utilized?
    Ans : The inferior Variety is often used in manufacturing sponge iron and converted into pellets and than exported.
  • Qstn #12
    Which state is the leading producer of the following minerals?
  • #12-i
    Coal
    Ans : Coal: Jharkhand