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  • - Format: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
  • - Duration: 15 minutes
  • - Number of Questions: 15

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Test: Mineral & Power Resources (Easy) - Question 1
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Which one of the following is a leading producer of Lignite

Detailed Solution: Question 1

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.

Test: Mineral & Power Resources (Easy) - Question 2
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Madhapur near Bhuj is the largest producer of_________________.

Explanations: Madhapur near Bhuj in Gujarat is the largest producer of solar energy. India is a tropical country. It has enormous possibilities for tapping solar energy. Photovoltaic technology converts sunlight directly into electricity. Solar energy is fast becoming popular in rural and remote areas. Some big solar power plants are being established in different parts of India.

Detailed Solution: Question 2

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.

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Test: Mineral & Power Resources (Easy) - Question 3
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Mining is also known as_____industry.

Detailed Solution: Question 3

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.

Test: Mineral & Power Resources (Easy) - Question 4
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The National Metallurgical Laboratory of India located at____________.

Detailed Solution: Question 4

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

Test: Mineral & Power Resources (Easy) - Question 5
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Which one of the following places is ideal for generating tidal energy for power plants?

Detailed Solution: Question 5

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.

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Which of the following uses potential energy the difference in height between high and low tides?

Detailed Solution: Question 6

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.

Test: Mineral & Power Resources (Easy) - Question 7
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Lignocellulosic Biomass Is Derived From

Detailed Solution: Question 7

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

Test: Mineral & Power Resources (Easy) - Question 8
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________supports the industrial growth of a country.

Detailed Solution: Question 8

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

Test: Mineral & Power Resources (Easy) - Question 9
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Which of the following is a Geothermal Resource?

Detailed Solution: Question 9

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.

Test: Mineral & Power Resources (Easy) - Question 10
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Geothermal energy is the thermal energy present________.

Detailed Solution: Question 10

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.

Test: Mineral & Power Resources (Easy) - Question 11
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Which of the following are non-conventional energy resource?

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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.

Test: Mineral & Power Resources (Easy) - Question 12
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The rate of fall of pressure between two points is called_____________.

Detailed Solution: Question 12

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.

Test: Mineral & Power Resources (Easy) - Question 13
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India has given top priority to develop solar energy because_______.

Detailed Solution: Question 13

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.

Test: Mineral & Power Resources (Easy) - Question 14
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Khetri mines in Rajasthan are famous for the mining of_________.

Detailed Solution: Question 14

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'.

Test: Mineral & Power Resources (Easy) - Question 15
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The first windmill used for the production of electric power was built in the following countries?

Detailed Solution: Question 15

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.

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