Test: Bihar Specific (Resources and Industries of Bihar) - Software Development MCQ

The correct answer is Russia and Romania.

Key Points

• Barauni Refinery is an oil refinery located in Begusarai city in the state of Bihar, operated by Indian Oil Corporation.
• It was the dream project of Shri krishna Sinha the first chief minister of Bihar.
• It was built in collaboration with the Soviet Union at a cost of Rs.49.4 crores and went on stream in July 1964.
• It gets crude oil from Digboi refinery in Assam state.
• The initial capacity of 1 million tonnes per year was expanded to 3 million tonnes per year by 1969.
• The present capacity of this refinery is 6.100 million tonnes per year.
• Indian Oil Corporation has planned to expand its capacity from 6 million tonnes per year to 9 million tonnes per year at the cost of $1.94billion.

Additional Information

• Barauni Refinery was earmarked for its operational excellence in 2009 after winning the TPM excellence award in Category A.
• State-of-art eco-friendly technologies enabled the Refinery to produce environment-friendly green fuels complying with international standards.
• Barauni Refinery fully switched over to BS-III diesel i.e. 1 June 2010.
• 1st batch of BS-III petrol was dispatched through Barauni Kanpur Pipeline (BKPL) on 13 August 2010.
• Bihar & Jharkhand was declared BS-III compliant since September 2010. New units like NHDT and ISOM for Motor Spirit Quality up-gradation were added in 2010.
• Barauni Refinery is primarily a diesel producing Refinery with over 54% of its product mix as HSD. Other products include kerosene, petrol, LPG, Naptha, Raw Petroleum Coke (RPC), sulphur and bitumen.

The correct answer is  All of the above

Key Points

• The MSME sector plays a crucial role in Bihar's economic growth.
• It provides employment to a large number of people, contributes to the state's export earnings, and promotes industrialization in rural and backward areas.
• The government has taken several initiatives to promote the MSME sector, recognizing its importance in the state's economic development.

The correct answer is A - 2, B -1, C - 4, D - 3.

Key PointsMica

• Mica is any of a collection of hydrous potassium, and aluminum silicate minerals. It is a kind of phyllosilicate, showing a -dimensional sheet or layer structure.
• Micas are located in all 3 foremost rock types -
  • Igneous
  • Sedimentary, and
  • Metamorphic
• It is used as a pigment extender. Mica disc is used in breathing apparatus, communication devices, lenses, broadband waveplates, etc. Mica is used in microwave ovens as well. Not only this, eyeliner or lip gloss that most women use on a daily basis also contains mica.
• India is the largest producer of mica and the leading producer state is Andhra Pradesh. 
• Nawada and Munger are central producer districts of Bihar.

Gold

• Gold is one of the densest of all metals. It is a good conductor of heat and electricity. It is also soft and the most malleable and ductile of the elements.
• Gold often occurs in association with copper and lead deposits, and, though the quantity is often extremely small, it is readily recovered as a by-product in refining those base metals.
• China is the largest producer of Gold.
• In terms of metal content, Karnataka has the highest reserves followed by Rajasthan, Bihar, Andhra Pradesh, and Jharkhand.
• In terms of production, Karnataka is the largest producer followed by Andhra Pradesh

Dolomite

• A limestone with more than 10% of magnesium is called dolomite.
• This resource is distributed in Madhya Pradesh(29%), Andhra Pradesh, Chattisgarh, Odisha, Karnataka, Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Maharashtra.
• Chhattisgarh is the largest dolomite-producing state of India, and it contributes more than 30% of the total production of the country.
• The economic uses of Dolomite are chiefly Metallurgical; as refractories, and as a flux in blast furnaces.

Petroleum

• Petroleum is referred to as “Black Gold.” 
• Petroleum is a liquid that occurs naturally in rock formations. This consists of a complex mixture of different molecular weights of hydrocarbons, plus other organic compounds. 
• it is used to manufacture various products such as pharmaceuticals, plastics, gasoline, synthetic fabrics, etc.

The correct answer is Cement.

Key Points

• Dalmianagar of Bihar is famous for Cement.
• The economy of Bihar:
  • Agriculture engages nearly three-fourths of Bihar’s population, and Bihar is one of India’s top producers of vegetables and fruits.
  • Despite significant gains in mining and manufacturing in the late 20th century, the state has continued to lag behind other Indian states in per capita income.
  • By government standards, a large segment of the population remains below the poverty level.
  • At the turn of the 21st century, the creation of the state of Jharkhand from Bihar’s southern region further strained Bihar’s struggling economy.

The correct answer is Chandil. 

• Bihar Sponge Iron Limited (BSIL) is the first merchant sponge iron plant located at Umesh Nagar, Chandil, in Saraikela Kharsawan district.
• It is about 30 km from Jamshedpur in Jharkhand.

Key Points

• The company was incorporated in 1982 and was a joint venture of the government of Bihar, Modi's, IFC Washington, and DEG.
• It is a coal-based project and its commercial production started in July 1989.
• The plant produces direct reduced iron which is the basic raw material of the steel industry.
• The current capacity of this plant is 210,000 tons per annum.

Additional Information

• Adityapur- India's first and biggest Electronic Manufacturing Cluster is sanctioned by the Government of India in the Adityapur industrial area near Jamshedpur.
• Sonari- It is the most prominent and important commercial center for the Charaideo district. Several tea gardens and a Gymkhana club golf course are available around Sonari.

The correct answer is Thermal

• The total generation capacity availability of power as on March 2015 for the state was 3704.63 MW.
• Out of this total, 83.5 percent is from coal-based thermal power, 14.12 percent from hydro power, and the balance 2.3 percent from renewable energy sources.
• In terms of ownership, central sector has the largest share of 77.9 percent, followed by the private sector/IPPs (14.7 percent), and state sector (7.4 percent). 
•  In order to meet the increased demand, the state of Bihar has already planned for increased capacity of 6521.30 MW from different sources which includes own generating stations, renewable energy sources, central generating stations, and long/ medium-term Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) through competitive bidding. 

The correct answer is Auraiya.

NTPC Auraiya is located at Dibiyapur in the Auraiya district of Uttar Pradesh.

• Its a gas-based power plant of NTPC.
• The gas is supplied through the GAIL HBJ(Hazira-Bijeypur-Jagdishpur) pipeline.

Power Generation in Bihar is managed by both the Central government as well as state government.

• The Total Installed capacity of Bihar is 5791.86MW(31.01.2020)
• India is the world's third-largest electricity producer as well as the third-largest consumer.
• The electricity sector is India is under the concurrent list of the constitution and is administered by both the central government and state government.

The correct answer is All of the above.

Key Points

• Manganese, limestone, and Pyrite all three minerals are found in Bihar.
• India is the 5th largest producer of manganese and has the 2nd largest reserves in the world. Manganese in Bihar is found in Patna, Munger, and Gaya
• Limestone in Bihar is found in Kaimur (Bhabhua), Monghyr and Rohtas districts.
• Bihar is the principal holder of the country's pyrite resources and possesses 95% of resources.
• The important mineral occurrences in Bihar are; mica in Nawada district; quartz/ silica sand in Bhagalpur, Jamui, Monghyr, and Nalanda districts; quartzite in Lakhisarai.

The correct answer is  Automobile Manufacturing

Key Points

• Bihar, an eastern state of India, has a diverse economy with several key industries. Agriculture is a major sector, with a significant portion of the population engaged in farming. The state is a major producer of crops like rice, wheat, and maize.
• The food processing industry is another major contributor, closely linked with agriculture. It involves the processing of fruits, vegetables, dairy products, meat, and grains, adding value to agricultural produce and creating employment opportunities.
• The textile industry, particularly silk and cotton, is also significant in Bihar. The state is known for its Bhagalpuri silk, and the textile industry provides employment to a large number of people and contributes to the state's exports.

The correct answer is I, II and III.

Key Points

• The most important mica-bearing pegmatites occur in Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, Odisha, Rajasthan, and Telangana. Occurrences of mica pegmatites are also reported from Gujarat, Haryana, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal. 

Important Points

• Mica
  • Mica is a naturally occurring non-metallic mineral that is based on a collection of silicates.
  • Mica is a very good insulator that has a wide range of applications in the electrical and electronics industry.
  • It can withstand high voltage and has a low power loss factor.
  • It is used in toothpaste and cosmetics because of its glittery appearance. It also acts as a mild abrasive in toothpaste.
  • India is one of the foremost suppliers of mica to the world. Mica-bearing igneous rocks occur in AP, Bihar, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, Rajasthan.
• Mica Reserve in India
  • Andhra Pradesh (41 percent)
  • Rajasthan (21 percent)
  • Odisha (20 percent)
  • Maharashtra (15 percent)
  • Bihar (2 percent)
  • Jharkhand (Less than 1 percent)

  • Table of Contents

• Mica
  • Andhra Pradesh
  • Rajasthan
  • Jharkhand
• Limestone
  • Madhya Pradesh
  • Rajasthan
  • Andhra Pradesh
  • Gujarat
  • Chhattisgarh
  • Tamil Nadu
  • Karnataka
• Dolomite
  • Orissa
  • Chhattisgarh
  • Jharkhand
  • Rajasthan
  • Karnataka
• Kyanite
  • Jharkhand
  • Maharashtra
  • Karnataka