Test: Mineral & Power Resources (Easy) - Class 8 MCQ

Development of the Neyveli lignite mine in Tamil Nadu, India is described. Neyveli has estimated lignite reserves of 3,500,000 tonnes. Production began in 1956 and the first pit to be developed was expanded in 1978. A new fertiliser plant that will produce 1500 tonnes of urea per day is to be built.

Madhapur near Bhuj is the largest producer of Solar Energy
Explanation:
- Madhapur, located near Bhuj in Gujarat, is known for being the largest producer of solar energy.
- India, being a tropical country, has immense potential for harnessing solar energy due to its abundant sunlight.
- Photovoltaic technology is used to convert sunlight directly into electricity, making solar energy a sustainable and renewable source.
- Solar energy is gaining popularity, especially in rural and remote areas where access to electricity is limited.
- In different parts of India, large-scale solar power plants are being established to meet the growing energy demands.
- Solar energy is a clean and environmentally friendly alternative to fossil fuels, reducing carbon emissions and combating climate change.
- The government of India has been actively promoting the use of solar energy through various policies and incentives.
- The solar energy sector in India is rapidly growing, attracting investments and creating job opportunities.
- Madhapur's distinction as the largest producer of solar energy highlights the significant contribution of solar power to India's energy landscape.
Answer: The largest producer of energy in Madhapur near Bhuj is solar energy.

Mining is called a robber industry because valuable resources are taken from the earth, hence depriving its resources. These resources are not formed in a small-time instead take millions of years to replenish. This is because it uses up the earth’s resources, therefore in a very poetic sense 'robbing' the earth of its natural resources that will not be laid down again, at least not for a too long period.

CSIR-NML is situated in Jamshedpur. The Steel City of India. Jamshedpur is well connected to Rail. Road and Air (via Ranchi/Kolkata).

The state government has approved Rs 25 crore for setting up the 50 MW plant at the Gulf of Kutch. It will produce energy from the ocean tides. According to the estimates of the Indian government, the country has a potential of 8,000 MW of tidal power.

Potential energy is the energy possessed by a body under its position. Potential energy is used in Tidal stream generator and tidal barrage to produce energy by storing water at a particular height.

Lignocellulosic biomass (LB) is an abundant and renewable resource from plants mainly composed of polysaccharides (cellulose and hemicelluloses) and an aromatic polymer (lignin).

Mining has the potential to shape and affect economies directly and indirectly. Mining brings employment, government revenues, and opportunities for economic growth and diversification.

Geothermal energy refers to the heat and electricity produced using the heat from the Earth’s interior. Groundwater in such areas absorbs heat from the rocks and becomes hot. It is so hot that when it rises to the earth’s surface, it turns into steam. This steam is used to drive turbines and generate electricity.

Geothermal energy refers to the heat and electricity produced using the heat from the Earth’s interior. Geothermal energy refers to the heat and electricity produced by using the heat from the Earth’s interior. Groundwater in such areas absorbs heat from the rocks and becomes hot. It is so hot that when it rises to the earth’s surface, it turns into steam. This steam is used to drive turbines and generate electricity.

Renewable energy sources like solar energy, wind, tide, biomass, and life from waste material. These are called non-conventional energy sources. India is blessed with an abundance of sunlight, water, wind, and biomass.

A pressure gradient is the rate of change (slope) of atmospheric (barometric) pressure concerning the horizontal distance at a given point in time. The pressure gradient is a force (P) that acts in a higher direction toward lower pressure.

Geographically, India is an ideal country for solar energy since it is a tropical country and gets around 300 days of sunshine. Moreover, peak power demand is in the evening and not during the daytime, and has a seasonal peak in the summer.

Khetri Nagar is a town in Jhunjhunu district of Rajasthan in India. It is part of the Shekhawati region. Khetri is two towns, "Khetri Town" founded by Raja Khet Singhji Nirwan and "Khetri Nagar" which is about 10 km away from Khetri. Khetri Nagar, well known for its Copper Project, was built under Hindustan Copper Limited’s control, a public sector undertaking under the Government of India. Khetri Nagar is also very well known with the name of 'Copper'.

The first windmill used for electric power production was built in Scotland in July 1887. It was built by Prof James Blyth of Anderson's College, Glasgow. Its height was 10 meters. The wind turbine was installed in the garden of his holiday cottage. It was used to charge accumulators developed by the Frenchman Camille Alphonse Faure, to power the house’s lighting.