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Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQ)

Q1: Which of the following is classified as an abiotic resource?
(a) Forest products
(b) Coal
(c) Wildlife
(d) Crops

Ans: (b)
Explanation: Coal is an example of an abiotic resource as it is a non-living and non-organic material.

Q2: Which state in India has the largest forest cover?
(a) Madhya Pradesh
(b) Rajasthan
(c) Maharashtra
(d) Mizoram

Ans: (a)
Explanation: Madhya Pradesh has the largest forest cover area in India.

Q3: What is the main source of energy for the power sector in India?
(a) Natural gas
(b) Coal
(c) Oil
(d) Nuclear

Ans: (b)
Explanation: Coal is the main source of energy for the power sector in India.

Q4: Which mineral is India the world's fourth-largest producer of?
(a) Gold
(b) Zinc
(c) Iron ore
(d) Chromite

Ans: (d)
Explanation: India is the world's fourth-largest producer of chromite.

Q5: Which agency was established in India for integrated natural resources management?
(a) National Natural Resources Management System (NNRMS)
(b) Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment
(c) Department of Natural Resources and Conservation
(d) National Resources Management Authority

Ans: (a)
Explanation: The National Natural Resources Management System (NNRMS) was established in India for integrated natural resources management.

Q6: Which country has the second-largest proven oil reserves in the Asia-Pacific region?
(a) China
(b) India
(c) Japan
(d) Australia

Ans: (b)
Explanation: India has the second-largest proven oil reserves in the Asia-Pacific region.

Q7: Which resource is considered non-renewable?
(a) Forest products
(b) Water
(c) Crops
(d) Fossil fuels

Ans: (d)
Explanation: Fossil fuels, such as coal, oil, and natural gas, are considered non-renewable resources.

Q8: Which state in India has the highest forest cover as a percentage of its total area?
(a) Madhya Pradesh
(b) Rajasthan
(c) Maharashtra
(d) Mizoram

Ans: (d)
Explanation: Mizoram has the highest forest cover as a percentage of its total area among the states in India.

Q9: Which mineral is the only commercial source of chromium?
(a) Iron ore
(b) Copper
(c) Chromite
(d) Gold

Ans: (c)
Explanation: Chromite is the only commercial source of chromium.

Q10: Which sector of India's economy employs the most people in the fisheries industry?
(a) Agriculture
(b) Manufacturing
(c) Services
(d) Mining

Ans: (c)
Explanation: The fisheries industry in India employs the most people in the services sector.