Soil, Minerals and Natural Resources TNPSC Group 1 Questions

Soil, Minerals and Natural Resources MCQ Questions

7.
which of the following coal field is located in Chattisgarh
A.
Giridih mines
B.
Wardha Mines
C.
Korba mines
D.
Raniganj mines
ANSWER :
C. Korba mines
8.
Red soils are red because of the presence of
A.
Nitrogen
B.
Potassium
C.
Manganese
D.
Iron ore
ANSWER :
D. Iron ore
9.
Which of the following is NOT an iron ore variety?
A.
Haematite
B.
Magnetite
C.
Siderite
D.
Cuprite
ANSWER :
D. Cuprite
10.
Muscovite is the type of ore related with
A.
Mica
B.
Aluminium
C.
Manganese
D.
Lead
ANSWER :
A. Mica
11.

Consider the following statements:

The best quality iron ore is

1) Haematite

2) Magnetite

3) Bauxite

Of these statements :

A.

1 and 2 are correct

B.

1 alone is correct

C.

2 alone is correct

D.

3 alone is correct

ANSWER :

C. 2 alone is correct

12.
Sandy soil is prevalent in
A.
Desert
B.
Delta
C.
Mountain
D.
Plain
ANSWER :
A. Desert