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Minerals and Energy Resources Geography - Minerals and Energy Resources

ICSE - STD 10 - Geography (ICSE - English Medium). 117 questions in this chapter.

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Q 6[2 Mark Question Answer]2 Marks
The government on Saturday announced compulsory blending of compressed biogas, which is extracted from municipal and agriculture waste, in natural gas to cut reliance on imports. Initially, 1 per cent of biogas will be blended in gas used in automobiles and household kitchens for cooking from April 2025, a government statement said. The share will be increased to around 5 per cent by 2028.
-The Economic Times
(a) What according to you is the reason for this decision?
(b) What are the other steps that are taken to reduce the use of non-renewable natural resources?
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Q 7[2 Mark Question Answer]2 Marks
Haban comes to Guwahati with his father from a remote village. He sees people getting into strange house like objects which move along the road. He also sees a "kitchen" dragging a number of house along with it. He is amazed and asked his father "Why don't our houses move like the one we saw in Guwahati, Ba?" Ba replies, "These are not houses, they are buses and trains. Unlike our houses these are not made of bricks and stones, metal like iron and alluminium are used in making these. They do not move on their own. They are driven by an engine which needs energy to work.
(a) What is the role of minerals in development?
(b) Name the minerals used in the manufacture of a filament light bulb.
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Q 11MCQ1 Mark
Which one of the following is not true about iron ores?
  • A
    Used in making machineries, transport equipments and agricultural equipments.
  • B
    Building infrastructure, buildings, rail lines, pipes, etc.
  • C
    Because of wide range of use, known as 'The foundation of present machine age'.
  • ✓
    India is the second largest producer of iron ore.

Answer: D.

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Q 12MCQ1 Mark
Which one of the following is not true about the coal mining in India?
  • A
    Irregularities of heavy transport, especially Chhota Nagpur.
  • B
    As low quality in India, lots of fly ash is produced after burning coal. The disposal is a concern.
  • C
    Fires or floods of coal mines cause heavy losses to the mines and several lives.
  • ✓
    India has advanced system as we are one the largest producer of coal.

Answer: D.

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Q 13MCQ1 Mark
Which of the following is not correct about natural gas?
  • A
    It's highly inflammable and hence very risky.
  • B
    The infrastructure to transport is expensive
  • ✓
    It is inferior to other energy resources.
  • D
    It is non-renewable energy resource and also produces greenhouse gases to some extent upon burning.

Answer: C.

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Q 14MCQ1 Mark
Which of the following statement is not true about the non-conventional energy resources?
  • A
    Other than nuclear energy, they are based on natural and waste sources.
  • ✓
    They all are inexhaustible.
  • C
    Provide best alternative to conventional energy sources.
  • D
    Other than nuclear energy, there are no safety risks in using them.

Answer: B.

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Q 15MCQ1 Mark
Which of the following is not a characteristic feature of a Copper?
  • ✓
    Copper is ferrous metal.
  • B
    Copper is alloyed with zinc to form brass.
  • C
    Copper is alloyed with tin to make bronze
  • D
    Copper is used in electrical industry.

Answer: A.

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Q 19[3 Mark Question Answer]3 Marks
With reference to Hirakud Project answer the following questions.
(i) The river on which it is constructed.
(ii) The state where it is located.
(iii) Any two of its advantages.
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Q 20[3 Mark Question Answer]3 Marks
With reference to Bhakra-Nangal Project answer the following questions.
(i) The river on which it is constructed.
(ii) The state where it is located.
(iii) Any two of its advantages.
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Q 21Assertion (A) & Reason (B) MCQ1 Mark
Assertion (A): Quality and quantity of minerals is inversely proportional.
Reason (R): This is the law of nature.
  • A
    Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
  • B
    Both A and R are true and R is the not correct explanation of A.
  • ✓
    A is true but R is false.
  • D
    A is false but R is true.

Answer: C.

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Q 22Assertion (A) & Reason (B) MCQ1 Mark
Assertion (A): India has tremendous potential for the generation of nuclear energy.
Reason (R): Nuclear energy can be produced in substantial quantity.
  • A
    Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
  • B
    Both A and R are true and R is the not correct explanation of A.
  • C
    A is true but R is false.
  • ✓
    A is false but R is true.

Answer: D.

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Q 23Assertion (A) & Reason (B) MCQ1 Mark
Assertion (A): People are not inclined to use the non-conventional energy resources.
Reason (R): Convectional energy resources are easily available at quite cheap rate.
  • A
    Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
  • ✓
    Both A and R are true and R is the not correct explanation of A.
  • C
    A is true but R is false.
  • D
    A is false but R is true.

Answer: B.

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Q 24Assertion (A) & Reason (B) MCQ1 Mark
Assertion (A): Iron is termed as the father of industries.
Reason (R): Along with coal, an energy resource, it plays important role in the development of industries.
  • ✓
    Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
  • B
    Both A and R are true and R is the not correct explanation of A.
  • C
    A is true but R is false.
  • D
    A is false but R is true.

Answer: A.

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