ICSE-X-Geography
07: Minerals in India Class 10 Geography
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- Qstn #1What 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 #3Give the main uses of any two of them.Ans :
- Anthracite: It is clean to handle and has a high heating value.
- Lignite: Its by-products can furnish several materials for industries.
- Qstn #4Which state ranks first in Gondwana coal?Ans : Important coal producing state is ‘Jharkhand’ and coal field is ‘Jharia’.
- Qstn #5Why does India have to import oil?Ans : India has to import oil to meet the ever increasing industrial and domestic demands.
- Qstn #6What are the uses of petroleum?Ans : It is. used as a source of power and fuel for automobiles, aeroplanes, ships and locomotives.
- Qstn #8What 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 #9Which state is the largest producer of mineral oil?Ans : Assam is the main oil producing state.
- Qstn #10Which is the best quality iron ore?Ans : The different types of iron ore found in India are:
- Haematite,
- Magnetite,
- Limonite, Magnetite is the best quality iron ore.
- Qstn #11How 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.
- #12-iCoalAns : Coal: Jharkhand