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MCQ on Class 10 Social Science Geography Chapter 5 | Minerals and Energy Resources

By Abdur Rohman / July 11, 2024

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Welcome to the MCQ on Class 10 Social Science Geography Chapter 5 Minerals and Energy Resources. This chapter covers various topics including What is a Mineral, Types of Rocks, Mode of Occurrence of Minerals, Ferrous Minerals, Non-Ferrous Minerals, Distribution of Major Minerals in India, etc. This chapter is crucial for your exams.

Therefore, we’ve prepared various multiple-choice questions to test your knowledge. These MCQs will help you revise effectively. They cover all important concepts from the chapter. Get ready to challenge yourself!

Each question of the following MCQs has four options out of which only one option is correct. Choose the correct options for all the questions and then click on the submit button at the end of the questions. This will show your result score. Also, you will see a green check mark for all the correct options and a red cross mark for all the wrong options.

MCQ on Class 10 Social Science Geography Chapter 5 Minerals and Energy Resources

1. What is a mineral?

A. A synthetic substance B. A homogenous, naturally occurring substance with a definite internal structure C. A mixture of different elements D. A substance created by humans

2. Which type of rock is formed from molten magma?

A. Sedimentary Rocks B. Igneous Rocks C. Metamorphic Rocks D. None of the above

3. Which mineral is primarily found in placer deposits?

A. Iron ore B. Bauxite C. Gold D. Manganese

4. Which type of rocks are formed under extreme heat and pressure conditions?

A. Sedimentary Rocks B. Igneous Rocks C. Metamorphic Rocks D. Organic Rocks

5. What are the major iron ore belts in India?

A. Rajasthan, Gujarat, Punjab B. Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka C. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu D. Odisha-Jharkhand belt, Durg-Bastar-Chandrapur belt, Ballari-Chitradurga-Chikkamagaluru-Tumakuru belt, Maharashtra-Goa belt

6. Which mineral is essential for steel manufacturing?

A. Gold B. Manganese C. Silver D. Platinum

7. In which state is the Durg-Bastar-Chandrapur iron ore belt located?

A. Odisha B. Chhattisgarh C. Karnataka D. Goa

8. Where is bauxite primarily found?

A. Rajasthan B. Jharkhand C. Punjab D. Haryana

9. What type of rocks are associated with the formation of mica?

A. Igneous and metamorphic rocks B. Sedimentary rocks C. Residual rocks D. Ocean rocks

10. Which state is the leading producer of manganese?

A. Maharashtra B. Odisha C. Gujarat D. Punjab

11. What is the most significant mineral found in residual mass deposits?

A. Bauxite B. Gold C. Silver D. Iron ore

12. Which rocks are associated with the formation of coal?

A. Igneous rocks B. Metamorphic rocks C. Sedimentary rocks D. Ocean rocks

13. What is the principal use of copper?

A. Jewelry making B. Medicine C. Electrical industry D. Food industry

14. Which state is the leading producer of iron ore in India?

A. Odisha B. Karnataka C. Goa D. Chhattisgarh

15. Which mineral is extracted from ocean waters?

A. Iron ore B. Salt C. Manganese D. Bauxite

16. In which state is the Ballari-Chitradurga-Chikkamagaluru-Tumakuru iron ore belt located?

A. Maharashtra B. Karnataka C. Odisha D. Goa

17. What is the primary use of bauxite?

A. Construction B. Electrical equipment C. Aluminum production D. Jewelry

18. Which mineral is a key component in cement manufacturing?

A. Limestone B. Gold C. Silver D. Copper

19. Which state is the leading producer of bauxite in India?

A. Maharashtra B. Odisha C. Gujarat D. Punjab

20. Which mineral is found in ocean waters along with salt?

A. Iron ore B. Gold C. Silver D. Magnesium

21. Which mineral is crucial for the aluminum industry?

A. Iron ore B. Bauxite C. Gold D. Manganese

22. What type of deposit is associated with tin?

A. Residual deposits B. Placer deposits C. Veins and lodes D. Ocean deposits

23. Which state is the largest producer of mica in India?

A. Gujarat B. Maharashtra C. Andhra Pradesh D. Punjab

24. What is the primary use of limestone?

A. Jewelry making B. Electrical industry C. Cement manufacturing D. Food industry

25. Which mineral is used in the electrical industry for making conductors?

A. Gold B. Copper C. Silver D. Platinum

26. Which state is the largest producer of coal in India?

A. Gujarat B. Jharkhand C. Punjab D. Maharashtra

27. Which mineral is extracted from both veins and lodes and placer deposits?

A. Iron ore B. Bauxite C. Tin D. Manganese

28. Which state is the leading producer of copper in India?

A. Gujarat B. Maharashtra C. Rajasthan D. Punjab

29. What is the primary use of gold in modern industries?

A. Electronics B. Construction C. Jewelry D. Medicine

30. Which mineral is extensively used in the nuclear industry?

A. Iron ore B. Gold C. Silver D. Uranium

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Abdur Rohman

Abdur Rohman is an Electrical Engineer from Charaideo, Assam, who wears multiple hats as a part-time teacher, blogger, entrepreneur, and digital marketer. Passionate about education, he founded The Assam School blog to provide free, comprehensive textbook solutions, MCQs (Multiple Choice Questions), and other academic content for students from Class V to XII.