Mineral and Power Resources NDA Questions

NDA Resources and Regional Geography of India

Mineral and Power Resources MCQ Questions


13.
The Jharia coalfield, India's largest coalfield, is located in which state?
A.
Chhattisgarh
B.
West Bengal
C.
Jharkhand
D.
Odisha
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ANSWER :
C. Jharkhand
14.
Lignite, also known as brown coal, has its largest reserves in India in which state?
A.
Rajasthan
B.
Tamil Nadu
C.
West Bengal
D.
Assam
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ANSWER :
B. Tamil Nadu
15.
Coal is called a 'fossil fuel' because:
A.
It produces smoke when burnt
B.
It contains fossils of prehistoric plants
C.
It is found underground
D.
It was formed from buried organic matter over millions of years
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ANSWER :
D. It was formed from buried organic matter over millions of years
16.
The first oil well in India was drilled at which location?
A.
Bombay High
B.
Cambay, Gujarat
C.
Digboi, Assam
D.
Ankleshwar, Gujarat
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ANSWER :
C. Digboi, Assam
17.
Bombay High is located in which body of water?
A.
Indian Ocean
B.
Palk Strait
C.
Arabian Sea
D.
Bay of Bengal
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ANSWER :
C. Arabian Sea
18.
ONGC stands for:
A.
Oil and Natural Gas Company
B.
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation
C.
Oil and National Gas Corporation
D.
Overseas Natural Gas Company
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ANSWER :
B. Oil and Natural Gas Corporation