Resources and Industries 10th Social Science Lesson 5 Questions in English

10th Social Science Lesson 5 Questions in English

5] Resources and Industries

1. Any matter or energy derived from the environment that is used by living things including humans is called _______

1. Products
2. Physical Matters
3. Natural resources
4. Particles

Explanation

Any matter or energy derived from the environment that is used by living things including humans is called a natural resource. Natural resources include air, water, soil, minerals, fossil fuels, plants, wild life etc.

2. Which of the following is the Non-renewable resources?

1. Natural gas
2. Solar energy
3. Biogas
4. Wind energy

Explanation

Solar energy, wind energy, biogas, tidal energy, wave energy etc. are the renewable resources. Non- Renewable resources are the sources that cannot be replaced again after utilisation. Coal, petroleum, natural gas etc. fall under this category.

3. Which is a natural substance of organic or inorganic origin with definite chemical and physical properties?

1. Ions
2. Minerals
3. Particles
4. Substance

Explanation

Mineral is a natural substance of organic or inorganic origin with definite chemical and physical properties.

4. The process of extracting minerals from the earth is known as _____

1. Littering
2. Processing
3. Excavating
4. Mining

Explanation

The process of extracting mineral from the earth is known as mining. The mines near the earth crust are known as open pit mines while the deep mines are known as shaft mines.

5. Which of the following is not organisations associated with minerals in India

1. Geological survey of India
2. India Bureau of Mines
3. Baharat Mines Survey limit
4. Non-Ferrous Material Technology Development Centre

Explanation

The organisations associated with minerals in India are the Geological Survey of India, Indian Bureau of Mines and Non-Ferrous Material Technology Development Centre (NFTDC). The Ministry of Mines is responsible for the administration of all mines and minerals (Development and Regulation Act, 1957).

6. Which of the following statement is correct

1. Metallic minerals are the minerals which contain one or more metallic elements in them.
2. Metallic minerals occur in rare, naturally formed concentrations known as mineral deposits
3. Only 1
4. Only 2
5. Both 1 and 2
6. None

Explanation

Metallic minerals are the minerals which contain one or more metallic elements in them. Metallic minerals occur in rare, naturally formed concentrations known as mineral deposits. These deposits consist of a variety of valuable metals such as iron, manganese, copper, bauxite, nickel, zinc, lead, gold etc.

7. Which of the following Organisation is wrongly matched with its Headquarters

1. Geological Survey of India – Kolkata
2. Indian Bureau of Mines – Mumbai
3. Non-Ferrous Material Technology Development Centre – Hyderabad
4. Only 1
5. Both 1 and 2
6. Only 2
7. Both 2 and 3

Explanation

Geological Survey of India Headquarter is at Kolkata, Indian Bureau of Mines Headquarter at Nagpur and Non-Ferrous Material Technology Development Centre (NFTDC), Headquarters at Hyderabad.

8. Which mineral is the most widely distributed elements of the earth crust, rarely occurs in a free state?

1. Limestone
2. Iron ore
3. Copper
4. Gold

Explanation

Iron ore is the most widely distributed elements of the earth crust, rarely occurs in a free state. It enters into the composition of many rocks and minerals especially from igneous and metamorphic rocks.

9. Karnataka alone contributes how many percent of magnetite deposits of India?

1. 81%
2. 65%
3. 46%
4. 72%

Explanation

About 93% magnetite deposits occur in Andhra Pradesh, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu. Karnataka alone contributes about 72% of magnetite deposits of India.

10. Which state is the leading producer of iron ore with 25% the country’s production?

1. Jharkhand
2. Karnataka
3. Assam
4. Odisha

Explanation

Jharkhand is the leading producer of iron ore with 25% the country’s production. Singhbhum, Hazaribagh, Dhanbad and Ranchi districts are its major producers.

11. Which state ranks second in production of Iron ore in India?

1. Jharkhand
2. Karnataka
3. Assam
4. Odisha

Explanation

Odisha with 21% production of Iron ore ranks second. Sundargarh, Mayurbhanj, Sambalpur and Keonjhar districts are its major producers.

12. Which of the following area in Tamil Nadu is not production of Iron ore?

1. Namakkal
2. Tiruvannamalai
3. Salem
4. Cuddalore

Explanation

Kurnool, Guntur, Cuddapah and Anantapur districts in Andhra Pradesh and Salem, Namakkal, Tiruvannamalai, Tiruchirappalli, Coimbatore, Madurai and Tirunelveli districts in Tamil Nadu are notable for the production of iron ore.

13. Which is a silvery grey element that is very hard and brittle in nature?

1. Copper
2. Manganese
3. Bauxite
4. Aluminium

Explanation

Manganese is a silvery grey element. It is very hard and brittle in nature. It is always available in combination with iron, laterite and other minerals. It is an important mineral used for making iron and steel and serves as basic raw material for alloying.

14. Nearly how many kg manganese is required for manufacturing one ton of steel?

1. 100kg
2. 250kg
3. 25kg
4. 10kg

Explanation

Nearly 10 kg manganese is required for manufacturing one ton of steel. It is also used in the manufacturing of bleaching powder, insecticides, paints and batteries.

15. Where MOIL- Manganese Ore India Limited company headquarters is located?

1. Nagpur
2. Pune
3. Bhopal
4. Dispur

Explanation

MOIL- Manganese Ore India Limited state-owned manganese-ore mining company headquartered in Nagpur. With a market share of 50%, it was the largest producer of manganese ore in India.

16. The largest deposits of manganese are found in which state of India?

1. Karnataka
2. Odisha
3. Madhya Pradesh
4. Jharkhand

Explanation

Manganese deposits occur mainly as metamorphosed bedded sedimentary deposits. The largest deposits of manganese are found in Odisha (44%) followed by Karnataka (22%), Madhya Pradesh (12%), Maharashtra & Goa (7% each), Andhra Pradesh (4%) and Jharkhand (2%).

17. What is the position of India in the production of Manganese in the world?

1. Second
2. First
3. Fourth
4. Fifth

Explanation

Manganese is the most important mineral for making iron and steel. India is the fifth largest producer of manganese in the world.

18. Which is the first metal that prehistoric man has started using for many purposes?

1. Iron
2. Copper
3. Silver
4. Bauxite

Explanation

Copper is the first metal that prehistoric man has started using for many purposes. Being flexible, it can be made into utensils of any shape.

19. Brass is produced by copper alloying with which element?

1. Tin
2. Zinc
3. Iron
4. Lead

Explanation

Brass is obtained when the copper alloys with zinc. Same way, Bronze are obtained when the copper alloys with tin respectively.

20. The Largest reserves of copper ore is present in which state of India?

1. Karnataka
2. Madya Pradesh
3. Rajasthan
4. Haryana

Explanation

Largest reserves of copper ore are in the state of Rajasthan (53.81%) followed by Jharkhand (19.54%) and Madhya Pradesh (18.75%). The states of Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Haryana, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Odisha, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Uttarakhand and West Bengal account for 7.9% of the total copper reserves of India.

21. What is the position of Odisha in the production of manganese in India?

1. Third
2. Second
3. First
4. Fifth

Explanation

Nagpur, Bhandara and Ratnagiri districts in Maharastra and Balaghat and Chhindwara districts in Madhya Pradesh are the leading producers. Odisha is the third largest producer with 24% (Sundargarh,Kalahandi, Koraput and Bolangir districts are the major ones).

22. Copper is used in which of the following purpose?

1. It is used in making Of Mirrors
2. It is used in Dental floss
3. It is used in wires and cable
4. It is used in manufacturing of Cement

Explanation

Copper has been commonly used for making cooking utensils and other objects of common utility. In modern days, it is extensively used in vast variety of electrical machinery, wires and cables.

23. Which state is the Largest producer of copper in India?

1. Odisha
2. Rajasthan
3. Madhya Pradesh
4. Jharkhand

Explanation

Jharkhand is the largest producer of copper with 62% of India’s production. Singhbhum and Hazaribagh districts are its leading producers of copper. Odisha is the other major producer with 50.2% production. Rajasthan ranks third with 28% production.

24. Which is the only vertically integrated copper producer company in India?

1. Hindalco Industry
2. Hindustan Copper Ltd
3. National Mineral Development Corporation
4. Coal India

Explanation

Hindustan Copper Ltd is a Government-owned corporation in the central public Enterprise under the Ministry of mines, India. HCL is the only vertically integrated copper producer in India engaged in a wide spectrum of activities ranging from Mining, Beneficiation, Smelting, Refining and Continuous Cast Rod manufacturer.

25. Which is an important ore from which aluminium is extracted?

1. Mica
2. Silver
3. Magnetite
4. Bauxite

Explanation

Bauxite is an important ore from which aluminium is extracted. It is found in the rock consisting mainly of hydrated aluminium oxides.

26. Bauxite is widely distributed as surface deposits in which soil?

1. Alluvial soil
2. Arid soil
3. Red soil
4. Laterite soil

Explanation

Bauxite is widely distributed as surface deposits in the areas of laterite soil. Being light in weight and tough, aluminium is used in the manufacture of aircrafts and automobile engines.

27. Which state has the large bauxite deposits in India?

1. Gujarat
2. Odisha
3. Meghalaya
4. Andhra Pradesh

Explanation

The main bauxite deposits occur in Odisha – 50.2%, Gujarat – 15.8% (Junagadh, Amreli and Bhavnagar districts), Jharkhand – 11.9%, Maharashtra – 9.9%, Chhattisgarh – 6.2%, and Tamil Nadu – 2.7%.

28. When National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) was incorporated as a public sector enterprise of the Ministry of Mines, Government of India?

1. 1994
2. 1954
3. 1981
4. 1973

Explanation

National Aluminium Company Limited, abbreviated as NALCO, (incorporated 1981) has units in Odisha at places like Angul and Damanjodi. It was incorporated as a public sector enterprise of the Ministry of Mines, Government of India in 1981.

29. Which of the following is not the Non-Metallic Minerals?

1. Coal
2. Pyrite
3. Nitrate
4. Dolomite

Explanation

Non-Metallic Minerals do not contain metal in them. Mica, limestone, gypsum, nitrate, potash, dolomite, coal, petroleum etc are the non- metallic minerals.

30. Which Non-metallic mineral was used in ayurvedic medicine?

1. Limestone
2. Mica
3. Potash
4. Gypsum

Explanation

In ancient time, Mica was used in ayurvedic medicine. Mica became very popular with the development of electrical industry.

31. Which is a good quality mica, that is translucent, easily split able into thin sheets?

1. Abhrak
2. Basil
3. Totium
4. Zeba

Explanation

Abhrak is a good quality mica. It is translucent, easily splitable into thin sheets, flat, colourless, elastic and incompressible.

32. Which of the following statement is incorrect?

1. Mica is used in making of insulating properties, as it withstands high voltage and has low power loss factor
2. Since it is a conductor of electricity, it is exclusively used in electrical goods.
3. Only 1
4. Only 2
5. Both1 and 2
6. None

Explanation

Mica is used in making of insulating properties, as it withstands high voltage and has low power loss factor. Since it is a non-conductor of electricity, it is exclusively used in electrical goods. It is also used in making of lubricants, medicines, paints and varnishes.

33. Which of the following state has the large number of Mica deposits in India?

1. Gujarat
2. Odisha
3. Meghalaya
4. Andhra Pradesh

Explanation

The major deposits of mica are found in Andhra Pradesh (41%) with Nellore, Visakhapatnam, West Godavari and Krishna are its major districts. Other important states in mica deposits are Rajasthan (21%) and Odisha (20%).

34. Limestone is associated with rocks composed of which of the following compound?

1. Calcium carbonate
2. Calcium hydroxide
3. Sodium carbonate
4. Potassium chloride

Explanation

Limestone is associated with rocks composed of either calcium carbonate or the double carbonate of calcium and magnesium or mixture of both. Limestone also contains small quantities of silica, alumina, iron oxides, phosphorous and sulphur.

35. In which of the following product Lime stone is not used in Industries?

1. Paper
2. Cement
3. Paint
4. Fertilizer

Explanation

Limestone is used in the industries of chemicals for soda ash, caustic soda, bleaching powder, paper, cement, iron and steel, glass and fertilizers.

36. Which state in India has the highest reserves of limestone?

1. Karnataka
2. Andhra Pradesh
3. Rajasthan
4. Tamil Nadu

Explanation

In terms of the reserves of limestone, the state of Karnataka leads with 27%, followed by Andhra Pradesh and Rajasthan (12% each), Gujarat (10%), Meghalaya (9%), Telangana (8%), Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh (5% each) and the remaining by other states.

37. Which is a hydrated sulphate of calcium which occurs as white, opaque or transparent minerals in beds of sedimentary rocks?

1. Potash
2. Gypsum
3. Nitrate
4. Coal

Explanation

Gypsum is a hydrated sulphate of calcium which occurs as white, opaque or transparent minerals in beds of sedimentary rocks such as limestone, sandstone and shale.

38. Gypsum is not used in the manufacturing of which of the following products?

1. Cement
2. Fertilizer
3. Wall board
4. Glass

Explanation

Gypsum is used in the manufacture of cement, fertilizers, wall board, plaster of Paris and in soil conditioning.

39. Which state in India accounts for high reserve of gypsum?

1. Karnataka
2. Andhra Pradesh
3. Rajasthan
4. Tamil Nadu

Explanation

The state of Rajasthan alone accounts for 81% of its reserves. 14% of its reserves is found in Jammu and Kashmir and 2% in Tamil Nadu. The remaining 3% resources are found in the states of Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka, Uttarakhand, Andhra Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh.

40. In which of the following districts Lime stone is not produced in Tamil Nadu?

1. Salem
2. Coimbatore
3. Tiruchirappalli
4. Kancheepuram

Explanation

In Tamil Nadu about 8.4% of limestone in Salem, Kancheepuram, Tiruchirappalli, Thoothukkudi, Tirunelveli and Virudhunagar districts.

41. The resources from which the electricity generated are called ______

1. Source
2. Energy resource
3. Material
4. Ore

Explanation

The resources from which the electricity generated are called energy resources. Energy resources can be classified into renewable and non-renewable.

42. which of the following element is called Black Gold?

1. Crude oil
2. Coal
3. Carbon
4. Uranium

Explanation

Coal is an inflammable organic substance composed mainly of hydrocarbons. It has close association with the industrial development of any country. Since it is a valuable one, it is called as “Black Gold”.

43. Which of the following is not the types of coal?

1. Anthracite
2. Limoniids
3. Peat
4. Bituminous

Explanation

Based on carbon content, Coal is classified in to the following types. Anthracite: contains 80 to 90% carbon Bituminous: contains 60 to 80% carbon Lignite: contains 40 to 60% carbon Peat: contains less than 40% carbon.

44. Which of the following statement is incorrect

1. Coal is available in the form of metamorphic rocks. It is used in the generation of thermal power.
2. Coal can be converted into gas, oil, electricity and thermal power. Besides, it forms a basic raw material for the production of chemicals, dyes, fertilizers, paints, synthetic and explosives.
3. Only 1
4. Only 2
5. Both 1 and 2
6. None

Explanation

Coal is available in the form of sedimentary rocks. It is used in the generation of thermal power. It can be converted into gas, oil, electricity and thermal power. Besides, it forms a basic raw material for the production of chemicals, dyes, fertilizers, paints, synthetic and explosives.

45. Indian coal is mostly associated with which series of rocks in India?

1. Rodinia
2. Laurentia
3. Baltica
4. Gondwana

Explanation

Indian coal is mostly associated with Gondwana series of rocks and is primarily found in Peninsular India. The states of Jharkhand, odisha, West Bengal and Madhya Pradesh alone account for nearly 90% of coal reserves of the country.

46. Which is the largest coal producing state in India?

1. Odisha
2. Tamil Nadu
3. Jharkhand
4. West Bengal

Explanation

Jharkhand is the largest coal producing state in the country followed by odisha, Chhattisgarh, West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra.

47. Where is the headquarters of Coal India Limited is located?

1. Mumbai
2. Ranchi
3. Kolkata
4. Shimla

Explanation

Coal India Limited (CIL) is an Indian state-controlled coal mining company headquartered in Kolkata, West Bengal, its field offices are located at Dhanbad, Ranchi, Bilaspur, Nagpur, Sambalpur, Kothagudam and Asansol.

48. Match the following List I with List II and choose correct answer

List I (States) List II (Coal Field)

1. Jharkhand 1. Singrauli
2. Odisha 2. Bokaro
3. Madhya Pradesh 3. Kampati
4. Maharashtra 4. Ranapur
5. 4 – 1 – 2 – 4
6. 4 – 3 – 1 – 2
7. 2 – 3 – 1 – 4
8. 2 – 4 – 1 – 3

49. In which of the following state Indian lignite (brown coal) deposits occur?

1. Odisha
2. Tamil Nadu
3. Madhya Pradesh
4. Jharkhand

Explanation

Indian lignite (brown coal) deposits occur in the southern and western parts of Peninsular India particularly in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Kerala.

50. Which of the following is not the public sector under taking by Ministry of Coal?

1. Coal India Limited
2. NLC India Limited
3. Singareni Collieries Company limited
4. Jharkhand coal Mining limited

Explanation

The Ministry of coal has overall responsibility of determining policies and strategies in respect of exploration and development of coal resource in India. Coal India Limited (CIL), NLC India Limited (NLCIL) and Singareni Collieries Company limited (SCCL) are its public sector under takings.

51. Petroleum is oil obtained from rock is also called as ______

1. Mineral oil
2. Ocean oil
3. Fuel Soil
4. Solid oil

Explanation

The word petroleum has been derived from two Latin words petro (meaning – Rock) and oleum (meaning oil). Thus, petroleum is oil obtained from rocks of the earth. Therefore, it is also called mineral oil

52. Petroleum is an inflammable liquid that is composed of what that constitute 90-95% of petroleum?

1. Sulphuric hydroxide
2. Hydrogen sulphate
3. Hydrocarbons
4. Nitrogen carbonate

Explanation

Petroleum is an inflammable liquid that is composed of hydrocarbons which constitute 90-95% of petroleum and the remaining is chiefly organic compounds containing oxygen, nitrogen, sulphur and traces of organ metallic compounds.

53. Which of the following statement is correct

1. The Ministry of Mining and coal is a ministry of the Government of India. It is responsible for the exploration, production, refining, distribution, marketing, import, export, and conservation of petroleum.
2. Petroleum is used as a source of power and fuel for automobiles, aeroplanes, ships and locomotives. Oil in India is obtained from both from on-shore and off-shore areas.
3. Only 1
4. Only 2
5. Both 1 and 2
6. None

Explanation

The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MOP&NG) is a ministry of the Government of India. It is responsible for the exploration, production, refining, distribution, marketing, import, export, and conservation of petroleum. Petroleum is used as a source of power and fuel for automobiles, aeroplanes, ships and locomotives Oil in India is obtained from both from on-shore and off-shore areas.

54. Which of the following is not the by-product of petroleum?

1. Vaseline
2. Soap
3. Wax
4. Syrups

Explanation

Lubricants, kerosene, Vaseline, tar, soap, terylene and wax are its by-products.

55. As of 2017, the total estimated crude oil reserves of the country is _____

1. 428 million tons
2. 583.38 million tons
3. 604.10 million tons
4. 324.24 million tons

Explanation

As of 2017, the total estimated crude oil reserves of the country is 604.10 million tons. From this, 324.24 million tons (54%) are found in onshore and 279.86 million tonnes (46%) are in offshore areas.

56. Which of the following statement is incorrect

1. The production of crude oil fluctuates from year to year from 2011-12 to 2017-18 with huge variations. The change is in negative.
2. In natural gas production the trend is Positive except the last year. The change is high in the first three years and it is low to moderate in the remaining years.
3. Only 1
4. Only 2
5. Both 1 and 2
6. None

Explanation

The production of crude oil fluctuates from year to year from 2011-12 to 2017-18 but only with marginal variations. The change is invariably in negative. In natural gas production also, the trend is negative except the last year. The change is high in the first three years and it is low to moderate in the remaining years.

57. Natural Gas is naturally occurring hydro carbon gas mixture consisting primarily of _____

1. Sulphate
2. Methane
3. Hydrogen
4. Nitrogen

Explanation

Natural gas usually accompanies the petroleum accumulations. It is naturally occurring hydro carbon gas mixture consisting primarily of methane, but commonly includes varying amounts of other higher alkanes and sometimes a small percentage of carbon dioxide, nitrogen and hydrogen sulphides.

58. Where the headquarters of GAIL is located in India?

1. Mumbai
2. Bengaluru
3. New Delhi
4. Ranchi

Explanation

Gail (India) Limited (GAIL) (formerly known as Gas Authority of India Limited) is the largest state-owned natural gas processing and distribution company in India. It is headquartered in New Delhi.

59. The highest concentration of natural gas is found where in India?

1. Bombay high and Bassein oil fields
2. Moran-Hugrijan oil field
3. Rudrasagar-Lawa oil fields
4. Brahmaputra valley

Explanation

The highest concentration of natural gas is found in the Bombay high and Bassein oil fields. Jagatia and Gogha in Gujarat, Nahorkatiya and Moran in Assam, Neypaltur, Mangmadam in Thanjavur district in Tamil Nadu, Baranura and Atharnure ranges in Tripura, Barmer and Charaswala in Rajasthan.

60. Which of the following is not the Eastern coast offshore Fields?

1. Moran-Hugrijan oil field
2. Rudrasagar-Lawa oil fields
3. Digboi oil fields
4. Aliabet oil field

Explanation

The eastern coast offshore Fields are Bharmaputra valley , Digboi oil fields, Nahoratiya oil fields, Moran-Hugrijan oil field, Rudrasagar-Lawa oil fields, Surrma valley. offshore of Andaman and Nicobar, Gulf of mannar, Baleshwar coast, Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh.

61. Which of the following is the oldest Oil field in our country?

1. Mumbai high oil fields
2. Aliabet oil field
3. Brahmaputra valley
4. Digboi oil fields

Explanation

Digboi oil fields is the oldest Oil fields in our country.

62. Which of the following is the Largest oil field in our country?

1. Mumbai high oil fields
2. Ahemedabad-Kalol Region
3. Gujarat coast
4. Nahoratiya oil fields

Explanation

Mumbai high oil fields is the largest oil field in our country with 65%. The second largest is Gujarat coast.

63. Discovery of gas made rapid strides in which year?

1. 1989
2. 1995
3. 1985
4. 1990

Explanation

The Gas Authority of India Ltd [GAIL] is doing pioneer work in the field of natural gas exploration. Discovery of gas made rapid strides in the 1985. Oil strikes at Cauvery offshore, at Nanda in Cambay basin and Tarot in Jaisalmer basin in Rajasthan were major discoveries during 1988-89.

64. Which of the following statement is correct

1. Natural is formed when layers of decomposed plants and animals are exposed to intense heat and pressure over thousands of years.
2. Natural gas poses more of a threat in the event of a spill, because it is higher than air and disperses quickly when released.
3. Only 1
4. Only 2
5. Both 1 and 2
6. None

Explanation

Natural gas is formed when layers of decomposed plants and animals are exposed to intense heat and pressure over thousands of years. In comparison to other fuels, natural gas poses less of a threat in the event of a spill, because it is lighter than air and disperses quickly when released.

65. When National Thermal Power Corporation [NTPC] was established in India?

1. 1981
2. 1975
3. 1990
4. 2001

Explanation

Thermal power is generated using fossil fuels like coal, diesel, petroleum and Natural gas. National Thermal Power Corporation [NTPC] was established in 1975.

66. At present NTPC has how many Coal based super thermal power projects?

1. Eleven
2. Twenty
3. Seven
4. Thirteen

Explanation

At present NTPC has 13 coal based super thermal power projects and 7 gas / liquid fuel based combined cycle projects in the states of Assam, Bihar, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Mizoram and West Bengal. It accounts for over 90% of the installed capacity.

67. Which of the following is not the Thermal power station in Tamil Nadu?

1. Neyveli
2. Tanjore
3. Mettur
4. Ennore

Explanation

Tamil Nadu produces about 5% of the total thermal electricity produced in India. Neyveli, Mettur, Thoothukudi and Ennore (Chennai) are the important thermal power stations in Tamil Nadu.

68. Nuclear energy is generated mainly from which of the following minerals?

1. Uranium
2. Titanium
3. Coal
4. Boron

Explanation

Nuclear energy is generated mainly from the minerals of Uranium and Thorium.

69. Nuclear power programme in India was initiated in which year?

1. 1935
2. 1940
3. 1951
4. 1972

Explanation

Nuclear power programme in India was initiated in 1940’s when ‘Tata Atomic research commission was incorporated in August 1948.

70. Where the first nuclear power station was setup in India?

1. Tarapur
2. Kalpakkam
3. Kota
4. Kaiga

Explanation

The first nuclear power station was setup at Tarapur near Mumbai. Later atomic reactors were installed at Rawatbhata (335 MW), near Kota in Rajasthan (100 MW), Kalpakkam (440 MW) and Kudankulam (2,000 MW) in Tamil nadu and Narora (235 MW) in Uttar Pradesh, Kaiga in (235 MW) in Karnataka and Kakarapara (235 MW) in Gujarat.

71. Where the headquarters of the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) is located?

1. Mumbai
2. Kolkata
3. Chennai
4. New Delhi

Explanation

The Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) is an Indian public sector undertaking headquarters in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It is wholly owned by the Government of India and is responsible for the generation of nuclear power for electricity.

72. When the first nuclear power station was setup at Tarapur near Mumbai?

1. 1972
2. 1951
3. 1969
4. 1938

Explanation

The first nuclear power station was setup at Tarapur near Mumbai in 1969 with the capacity of 320 mw.

73. Which of the following statement regarding Hydro power is correct

1. Hydro power is the energy harnessed from stagnated water. Hydro power is considered as one of the most economic and non-polluting sources of energy
2. The cost of production of hydroelectricity is relatively high, making it a competitive source of renewable energy.
3. Only 1
4. Only 2
5. Both 1 and 2
6. None

Explanation

Power generated from water is termed as hydroelectricity. Hydro power is the energy harnessed from running water. Hydro power is considered as one of the most economic and non-polluting sources of energy. Th e cost of production of hydroelectricity is relatively low, making it a competitive source of renewable energy.

74. What is the contribution on Hydro power in global electricity production?

1. 13%
2. 7%
3. 23%
4. 2%

Explanation

Hydro power contributes nearly 7% of global electricity production. Hydro power is also a flexible mode of power generation as the quantity of production can either be increased or decreased very quickly adapting to changing demands.

75. Where National Hydroelectric Power Corporation is located in India?

1. Faridabad
2. Nagpur
3. Hyderabad
4. Dehradun

Explanation

NHPC Limited (National Hydroelectric Power Corporation) is located in Faridabad, India.

76. Which of the following statement is incorrect

1. Solar Power is the conversion of sunlight into electricity, either directly using photovoltaics (PV) or indirectly using concentrated solar power (CSP).
2. Concentrated solar power systems convert light into an electric current using convention effect.
3. Only 1
4. Only 2
5. Both 1 and 2
6. None

Explanation

Solar Power is the conversion of sunlight into electricity, either directly using photovoltaics (PV) or indirectly using concentrated solar power (CSP). Concentrated solar power systems use lenses or mirrors and tracking system to focus a large area of sunlight into a small beam. Photovoltaics convert light into an electric current using the photovoltaic effect.

77. Where is the headquarters of Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited is located?

1. Mumbai
2. Nagpur
3. New Delhi
4. Kolkata

Explanation

Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (A Government of India Enterprise) head quarter is located at New Delhi.

78. Which state has the largest installation of wind turbines in the country?

1. Karnataka
2. Tamil Nadu
3. Odisha
4. Maharashtra

Explanation

Tamil Nadu has the largest installation of wind turbines in the country in the Muppandal-Perungudi area near Kanyakumari is the largest concentrations of wind farm capacity at a single location in the world.

79. In which year the development of wind power in India began?

1. 1991
2. 1975
3. 1949
4. 1986

Explanation

The development of wind power in India began in 1986 with first wind farms were set up in coastal areas of Gujarat (Okha), Maharashtra (Ratnagiri) and Tamil Nadu (Thoothukudi) with 55 KW Vestas wind turbines.

80. What is the position of India in installed wind power capacity in the world?

1. Second
2. Sixth
3. Fourth
4. Ninth

Explanation

India has the fourth largest installed wind power capacity in the world.

81. Where the National Institute of Wind Energy (NIWE) was established?

1. Maharashtra
2. Gujarat
3. Tamil Nadu
4. Andhra Pradesh

Explanation

The National Institute of Wind Energy (NIWE), Chennai was established in Tamil Nadu in 1998 as an autonomous institution under the administrative control of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.

82. Currently how many percentages of total primary energy used in India is derived from Biomass?

1. 28%
2. 32%
3. 41%
4. 62%

Explanation

Biomass energy may be obtained through bio-degradable materials like animal dung, kitchen wastes, water hyacinth, agricultural residues and city wastes etc. Currently, about 32% of total primary energy used in India is derived from Biomass.

83. India has a potential of about how much of energy from Biomass?

1. 21 GW
2. 12 GW
3. 18 GW
4. 8 GW

Explanation

Biomass energy is clean and cheap source of energy. India has a potential of about 18 GW of energy from Biomass.

84. How sources of ocean energy are there?

1. Three
2. Two
3. Four
4. Six

Explanation

There are two main sources of ocean energy. They are Ocean tides and Ocean waves. It is estimated that India possesses 8,000-9,000 MW of tidal energy potential.

85. Which is the best suited area with about 7,000 mw potential of tidal energy in India?

1. Gulf of Cambay
2. Gulf of Kutch
3. Sundarbans
4. Gulf of Mannar

Explanation

The Gulf of Cambay is the best suited area with about 7,000 mw potential of tidal energy. This is followed by Gulf of Kutch (1,000MW) and Sundarbans (100MW).

86.Where at present a 900mw tidal power plant is proposed to be set up?

1. Gulf of Cambay
2. Gulf of Kutch
3. Sundarbans
4. Gulf of Mannar

Explanation

At present a 900mw tidal power plant is proposed to be set up in the Gulf of Kutch region.

87. What is the wave energy potential in India as estimated?

1. 20,000 MW
2. 25,000 MW
3. 40,000 MW
4. 15,000 MW

Explanation

Wave energy potential in India is estimated to be 40,000 MW. A wave energy power plant of 150 KW (maximum) has been installed at vizhinjam near Thiruvananthapuram.

88. Industrial sector which convert raw material into finished products is called as _____

1. Product sector
2. Value addition sector
3. External providing sector
4. Consumer transmission sector

Explanation

Industries refers to the activities which converts the raw materials into finished products. This sector is called as the value addition sector.

89. Which of the following is not the classification of Industry based on the basis of source of the raw material?

1. Agro based industries
2. Forest based industries
3. Dairy based industries
4. mineral based industry

Explanation

On the basis of the source of raw materials, Industries are classified into the Agro based industries, Forest based industries and Mineral based industries.

90. Which of the following statement is correct

1. Textile is a broad term which includes cotton, jute, wool, silk and synthetic fibre textiles
2. Textile s sector in India with 3400 textiles mills with installed capacity of more than 50 million spindles and 842000 rotors is the second largest in the world.
3. Only 1
4. Only 2
5. Both 1 and 2
6. None

Explanation

Textile is a broad term which includes cotton, jute, wool, silk and synthetic fibre textiles. This sector in India with 3400 textiles mills with installed capacity of more than 50 million spindles and 842000 rotors is the second largest in the world.

91. When the first cotton textile mill was established in India?

1. 1902
2. 1925
3. 1818
4. 1931

Explanation

The first cotton textile mill was established at Fort Gloster near Kolkata in 1818.

92. What is the contribution of cotton textile Industries in India’s GDP?

1. 12%
2. 10%
3. 8%
4. 2%

Explanation

The cotton textile industries contribute about 7% of industrial output, 2% of India’s GDP and 15% of the country’s export earnings.

93. Which of the following statement is Incorrect

1. Traditional sectors like hand loom, handicrafts and small power-loom units are the biggest source of employment for millions of people in urban areas.
2. Cotton textile Industries is one of the largest sources of employment generation in the country. With over 45 million employees, the total employment in this industry is well over 25million worker.
3. Only 1
4. Only 2
5. Both 1 and 2
6. None

Explanation

Traditional sectors like hand loom, handicrafts and small power-loom units are the biggest source of employment for millions of people in rural and semi urban areas. Cotton textile Industries is one of the largest sources of employment generation in the country. With over 45 million employees, the total employment in this industry is well over 25million worker.

94. Which is an occupational lung disease caused by exposure to cotton dust in inadequately ventilated working environments?

1. Asthma
2. Pneumonia
3. Pulmonary embolus
4. Byssinosis

Explanation

Byssinosis, also called “brown lung disease” or “Monday fever”, is an occupational lung disease caused by exposure to cotton dust in inadequately ventilated working environments.

95. What is the position of India in the production of cotton in worldwide?

1. Second
2. Third
3. Sixth
4. First

Explanation

Currently, India is the third largest producer of cotton and has the largest loom arc and ring spindles in the world.

96. How many cotton textiles mills in the country at present?

1. 2,861
2. 2,737
3. 1,361
4. 1,719

Explanation

At present there are 1,719 cotton textiles mills in the country. Out of which 188 mills are in public sector, 147 in cooperative sector and 1,284 in private sector.

97. The process of separation of cotton fibre from cotton seed is called ____

1. Spinning
2. Weaving
3. Ginning
4. Moulding

Explanation

Ginning is the process of cotton fibre is separated from the cotton seed. About 16% of the industrial capital, 14% of industrial production and over 20% of the industrial labour of the country are engaged in Cotton textile industry.

98. Which of the following area is called as “Manchester of India”?

1. Mumbai
2. Tirupur
3. Ahmedabad
4. Bengaluru

Explanation

The higher concentration of textile mills in and around Mumbai, makes it as “Manchester of India”. Presence of black cotton soil in Maharashtra, humid climate, presence of Mumbai port, availability of hydro power, good market and well-developed transport facility favour the cotton textile industries in Mumbai.

99. Which among the following area is called “Manchester of South India”?

1. Bengaluru
2. Tirupur
3. Coimbatore
4. Cochin

Explanation

Coimbatore is the most important centre in Tamil Nadu with 200 mills out of its 435 and called as “Manchester of South India”. Erode, Tirupur, Karur, Chennai, Tirunelveli, Madurai, Thoothukudi, Salem and Virudhunagar are the other major cotton textiles centres in the state.

100. Which is the second important textile industry in India after cotton textiles?

1. Silk
2. Synthetic fibre
3. Wool
4. Jute

Explanation

Jute is the second important textile industry in India after cotton textiles. Jute is a low-Priced fibre used mainly for making package materials like gunny bags. Today jute is blended with cotton and wool to produce textiles.

101. What is the contribution of India in the production of jute goods in the world’s total output?

1. 12%
2. 35%
3. 28%
4. 41%

Explanation

India is the largest producer of jute goods contributing 35% of the world’s total output. Jute is the golden fibre which meets all the standards of goods packing with its natural, renewable, bio degradable and eco-friendly products.

102. Where is the headquarters of national jute board is located?

1. Mumbai
2. Kolkata
3. Coimbatore
4. New Delhi

Explanation

The headquarters of national jute board is located at Kolkata.

103. When was the First jute mill in India was established at Rishra?

1. 1854
2. 1963
3. 1911
4. 1871

Explanation

The first jute mill in India was established at Rishra near, Kolkata in 1854 by the English man George Auckland.

104. Which country ranks first in the export of jute goods worldwide?

1. India
2. China
3. Brazil
4. Bangladesh

Explanation

India tops in the production of raw jute and jute goods and second in the export of jute goods next to Bangladesh.

105. Which among the following state ranks first in the production of Jute?

1. Kerala
2. West Bengal
3. Tamil Nadu
4. Maharashtra

Explanation

The major jute producing areas are in West Bengal and concentrated along the Hooghly river within the radius of six kilometre of Kolkata. Titagarh, Jagatdat, BudgeBudge, Haora and Bhadreshwar are the chief centres of jute industry.

106. Where the first attempt to produce iron and steel unit was set up?

1. Port Novo
2. Port Blair
3. Port Calicut
4. Port Tellicherry

Explanation

The first attempt to produce iron and steel unit was set up at Porto Novo in Tamil Nadu in 1830.

107. When CSTRI was established by the Central Silk Board, Ministry of Textiles?

1. 1912
2. 1983
3. 1991
4. 1893

Explanation

CSTRI is the only research institute in the country dedicated to the Research & Developmental activities related to silk technology. CSTRI was established in the year 1983 by the Central Silk Board, Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India having head quarter at Bangalore.

108. Who is the first largest producer of raw silk in the worldwide?

1. India
2. China
3. Brazil
4. South Africa

Explanation

India has been well known for the production of silk. Since the ancient times, India is the second largest producer of raw silk next only to China.

109. The cultivation of silkworm to produce silk is known as ____

1. Horticulture
2. Apiculture
3. Vermiculture
4. Sericulture

Explanation

Sericulture or silk farming is the cultivation of silkworm to produce silk. Sericulture is a labour-intensive industry and provides employment to 7.56 million people make to weaker and marginalised sections of society.

110. Which state is largest producer of Silk in India?

1. Tami Nadu
2. West Bengal
3. Karnataka
4. Himachal Pradesh

Explanation

Karnataka is the largest producer of silk with an average of 8200 metric tons every year which is about one third of the total silk production of India. India exports exclusively silk fabrics, silk scarves, dress material and sarees.

111. When Development Commissioner for Handlooms was set up under the Ministry of Commerce?

1. 1981
2. 1924
3. 1918
4. 1975

Explanation

Development Commissioner for Handlooms was set up as an attached nonparticipating office on 20th November, 1975 under the Ministry of Commerce. At present it is functioning under the Ministry of Textiles having headquarters at Udyog Bhawan, New Delhi.

112. Where is the headquarters of Development Commissioner for Handlooms is located?

1. Mumbai
2. Pondicherry
3. Kolkata
4. New Delhi

Explanation

At present Development Commissioner for Handlooms is functioning under the Ministry of Textiles having headquarters at Udyog Bhawan, New Delhi.

113. Which is the second largest Agro based industry of India after cotton textile?

1. Paper industry
2. Sugar industry
3. Jute industry
4. Dairy industry

Explanation

Sugar can be produced from sugar cane, sugar-beets or any other crop which have sugar content. In India, sugar cane is the main source of sugar. At present this is the second largest agro based industry of India after cotton textiles. India.

114. Which country is the first largest producer of sugar cane in the world?

1. USA
2. China
3. India
4. Brazil

Explanation

India is the world’s second largest producer of sugar cane after Brazil. Th is industry provides employment to 2.86 lakh workers. Sugar industry is decentralized and located near the sugarcane growing areas as they are weight loosing and bulky to transport.

115. Which among the following state is the largest producer of sugar in India?

1. Tamil Nadu
2. Uttar Pradesh
3. Maharashtra
4. West Bengal

Explanation

Uttar Pradesh is the largest producer of sugar, producing about 50% of the country’s total.

116. Where the first paper mill of India was started in 1812?

1. Tamil Nadu
2. Uttar Pradesh
3. Maharashtra
4. West Bengal

Explanation

The first paper mill of India was started in 1812 at Serampore in West Bengal. Paper Industry has emerged as a diversified and specialized industry in India that produces numerous types of papers that comes in various use.

117. Which of the following statement is incorrect

1. In India the Hard wood is the principal raw material used for making paper especially newsprint and high-class printing papers.
2. The first successful effort was made in 1867 with the setting up of the Royal Bengal paper mills at Ballyganj near Kolkata.
3. Only 1
4. Only 2
5. Both 1 and 2
6. None

Explanation

In India the Soft wood is the principal raw material used for making paper especially newsprint and high-class printing papers. Paper is the pre-requisite for education and literacy. The first successful effort was made in 1867 with the setting up of the Royal Bengal paper mills at Ballyganj near Kolkata.

118. Which of the following is not the raw material of paper industry?

1. Gypsum
2. Bamboo
3. Bagasse
4. Wood pulp

Explanation

The raw materials for paper industry include wood pulp, bamboo, salai and sabai grasses, waste paper and bagasse.

119. Which state is the largest producer of paper in the country?

1. Tamil Nadu
2. West Bengal
3. Maharashtra
4. Kerala

Explanation

West Bengal is the largest producer of paper in the country followed by Madhya Pradesh, Odisha and Tamil Nadu states.

120. Where National Newsprint and Paper Mills (NEPA) is located?

1. Madhya Pradesh
2. West Bengal
3. Karnataka
4. Kerala

Explanation

National Newsprint and Paper Mills (NEPA) is at Nepanagar in Burhanpur District of Madhya Pradesh.

121. Which industry is called a basic metallurgical industry as its finished product is used as raw material by host of other industries?

1. Cement industry
2. Iron and steel industry
3. Aluminium industry
4. Copper smelting industry

Explanation

Iron and steel industry is called a basic metallurgical industry as its finished product is used as raw material by host of other industries.

122. Which city in India is nicknamed as “Detroit of Asia” due to the presence of major automobile manufacturing units and allied industries around the city?

1. Mumbai
2. Bengaluru
3. Kolkata
4. Chennai

Explanation

Chennai is nicknamed as the “Detroit of Asia” due to the presence of major automobile manufacturing units and allied industries around the city.

123. When modernization of the industry was started with the establishment of Tata Iron and Steel Company at Sakchi?

1. 1961
2. 1924
3. 1907
4. 1931

Explanation

The modernization of the industry was started in 1907 with the establishment of Tata Iron and Steel Company at Sakchi, now called Jamshedpur.

124. Match the following List I with List II and choose correct answer

List I (Name of Industry) List II (place)

1. Indian Iron and Steel Company 1. Chhattisgarh
2. Visveswaraya Iron Steel Ltd 2. Odisha
3. Hindustan Steel Ltd (HSL) Collaborated 3. West Bengal

With Germany

1. Hindustan Steel Ltd (HSL) Collaborated 4. Karnataka

With Russia.

1. 2 – 1 – 4 – 3
2. 4 – 2 – 1 – 3
3. 2 – 4 – 3 – 1
4. 3 – 4 – 2 – 1

125. When Salem Steel Ltd was established in Salem, Tamil Nadu?

1. 1990
2. 1978
3. 1982
4. 1999

Explanation

Salem Steel Ltd was established in the year 1982 in Salem, Tamil Nadu.

126. What is the product of Salem Steel Ltd located in Tamil nadu?

1. Stainless steel
2. Alloy steel
3. Hot metal
4. Pig iron

Explanation

Stainless Steel is the product of Salem Steel Ltd located in Tamil Nadu.

127. When was the first automobile industry of India was started?

1. 1918
2. 1923
3. 1947
4. 1972

Explanation

The first automobile industry of India was started in the year 1947.

128. Which was the first automobile industry started in India?

1. Hindustan Motors Ltd
2. Premier Automobiles Ltd
3. Tata Motors Ltd
4. Mahindra & Mahindra

Explanation

The first automobile industry is the Premier Automobiles Ltd located at Kurla (Mumbai). It was followed by the Hindustan Motors Ltd at Uttarpara (Kolkata) in 1948.

129. What is position of India in the production of automobiles?

1. Sixth
2. Fourth
3. Seventh
4. Second

Explanation

At present, India is the 7th largest producer of automobile manufacturers which include two wheelers, commercial vehicles, passenger car, jeep, Scotty, scooters, motor cycles, mopeds and three wheelers.

130. When Make in India program was launched?

1. 2005
2. 2012
3. 2017
4. 2014

Explanation

Make in India program was launched in 2014 to put India on the world map as a major hub for global design and manufacturing.

131. Which of the following is not the Indian car manufacturer company?

1. Volvo
2. Mahindra & Mahindra
3. Hindustan Motors
4. Eicher motors

Explanation

Presence of foreign car companies such as Mercedes Benz, Fiat, General Motors, Toyota and the recent entry of passenger car manufacturers BMW, Audi, Volkswagen and Volvo makes the Indian automobile sector a special one.

132. Which of the following area is not the Automobile industrial cluster in south India?

1. Chennai
2. Hosur
3. Coimbatore
4. Bengaluru

Explanation

The automobile industries clusters of south India are Chennai, Bengaluru, Hosur.

133. Which of the following Indian Automobile company does not manufacture passenger car?

1. Tata motors
2. Mahindra & Mahindra
3. Hindustan motors
4. Larsen and Toubro Ltd

Explanation

Larsen and Toubro Ltd does not produce any passenger vehicle. Tata Motors, Maruti Suzuki, Mahindra & Mahindra and Hindustan Motors are the largest passenger car manufacturers of Indian companies in the country.

134. Which among the following is the most important company in the field of heavy electrical?

1. GAIL
2. BHEL
3. NTPC Ltd
4. SAIL

Explanation

The most important company in the field of heavy electrical is Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL). It has its plants at Hardwar, Bhopal, Hyderabad, Jammu, Bengaluru, Jhansi and Tiruchirappalli.

135. Which area is known as “Electronic Capital of India”?

1. Bengaluru
2. Chennai
3. Trivandrum
4. Hyderabad

Explanation

Bengaluru is the largest producer of electronic goods in India hence it is called as the “Electronic Capital of India”.

136. Which of the following statement is incorrect

1. Heavy electrical industries manufacture equipment used for power generation, transmission and utilization.
2. Turbines for steam and hydro power plants, boilers for thermal power plants, generators, transformers, switch gears etc. are the chief products of this industry.
3. Only 1
4. Only 2
5. Both 1 and 2
6. None

Explanation

Heavy electrical industries manufacture equipment used for power generation, transmission and utilization. Turbines for steam and hydro power plants, boilers for thermal power plants, generators, transformers, switch gears etc. are the chief products of this industry.

137. when software industries began in India that brought about a tremendous success for the emerging economy?

1. 1962
2. 1951
3. 1970
4. 1900

Explanation

India is home to some of the finest software companies in the world. In India, software industry began in 1970 with the entry of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS). Along with this, L & T, Infotech, i-Flex, Accenture, Cognizant and ITC Infotech are the major software industries in the country.

138. Producing capacity of which Industrial product is generally taken as an indicator of industrial development in the country?

1. Cars
2. Cotton
3. Steel
4. Heavy Electricals

Explanation

The steel producing capacity of a country is generally taken as an indicator of its level of industrial development.

139. Which among the following Industry produce Hot Metal as a product?

1. Tata Iron and Steel Company
2. Visveswaraya Iron Steel Ltd
3. Vijayanagar Steel Plant
4. Vijayanagar Steel Plant

Explanation

Vijayanagar Steel Plant at Andhra Pradesh established in year 1981 produces Hot metal as product.

140. Which of the following is not correctly matched industry with its product

1. Indian Iron and Steel Company (IISCO) – Pig iron & Crude steel
2. Vijayanagar Steel Plant – Alloy and Sponge steel
3. Tata Iron and Steel Company (TISCO) – Pig iron
4. Hindustan Steel Ltd (HSL) Collaborated – Sludge and Slog

With Russia.

Explanation

Vijayanagar Steel Plant produce Flat steel and Long steel. Visveswaraya Iron Steel Ltd (VISL) in Karnataka produce Alloy and sponge steel.

141. Which is the production of methane and carbon- di- oxide from plants and animal wastes?

1. Fossil fuel
2. Nature fuel
3. Biogas
4. Crude gas

Explanation

Biogas: The production of methane and carbon- di- oxide from plants and animal wastes.