Indian Mineral and Power Resources Class 10 Questions and Answers KSEEB 10th Social Science
I. Fill in the blanks appropriate answers
Question 1.
The most important ferro-alloy metal is ________________
Answer:
Manganese
Question 2.
The main source of Aluminium is ________________
Answer:
Bauxite
Question 3.
The important non-metallic mineral is ________________
Answer:
Mica
Question 4.
A fuel substance of plant origin is ________________
Answer:
Coal
Question 5.
Shivanasamudram hydel power station is in the state of ________________
Answer:
Karnataka
II. Answer the following questions after discussing them in groups.
Question 1.
Define the terms Mineral and Mining.
Answer:
Mineral is a natural inorganic substance that possesses a definite chemical composition and physical properties. Eg. Iron
Mining: The process of extracting minerals from the earth is ‘Mining’
Question 2.
What are the main uses of Manganese ore?
Answer:
Manganese is the most important ferroalloy metal. It is used for the manufacture of steel. It is also in the manufacture, of dry batteries, paints, glass, pottery and calico printing.
Question 3.
Mention the major states producing Bauxite in India
Answer:
The largest reserves of bauxite are in Odisha, Gujarat, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Tamil Nadu and Madhya Pradesh.
Question 4.
Explain the meaning and importance of power resources in India.
Answer:
Meaning and importance: The resources which are necessary for the generation of energy are called ‘power resources’. Power resources are essential for economic development and improving the standard of living of the people in a country. They play a major role in the development of industry, agriculture, commerce, transport and communications etc.
Question 5.
Explain the distribution of Petroleum in India.
Answer:
In India most of the petroleum reserves are found in Bombay High and in the state of Gujarat, Assam, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.
Bombay High oil field extend in Arabian Sea near to Mumbai has the largest reserves of petroleum and has the highest production of crude oil in India. Gujarat is the second leading oil producing area in India. Its important oil fields are Ankaleswar, Cambay, Kalol, Navgaon and Mahsena, Petroleum was first discovered in India at Makum in Assam.
Formerly, Assam was the leading producer of crude oil. Now it ranks third. The main oil fields are Digboi, Naharkatiya, Moran Hugrijan, Sibsagar and Rudrasagar. The other oil fields are located in the basin and deltas of the Godavari, the Krishna and the Kaveri river.
Question 6.
Mention the Nuclear Power plants of Tamil Nadu.
Answer:
The first nuclear power plant was set up at Tarapur (1969). Now there are 7 nuclear power plants in the country. They are
- Tarapur, near Mumbai, in Maharashtra.
- Ranapratapsagar, near Kota in Rajasthan
- Kalpakam, near Chennai in Tamil Nadu.
- Narora near Narora in Uttar Pradesh.
- Kakrapara in Gujarat,
- Kaiga near Karwar in Karnataka and
- Kundan Kulam in Tamil Nadu.
Question 7.
Mention the main hydel power plants of Tamilnadu
Answer
Mettur, Pykara, Papanasum, Periyam, Moyar Kundah, Suruliyar, Kodayar, Solayar
Additional Questions and Answers
Question 1.
What is ‘Ore’?
Answer:
Ore: The deposits from which the minerals are obtained.
Question 2.
What is Indian’s position in the world regarding Manganese ore?
Answer:
India is one of the leading producer and exports of Manganese ore in the world.
Question 3.
Mention the main regions where deposits of Manganese ore are found in India.
Answer:
Odisha, Maharastra, Madhya Pradesh and Karnataka.
Question 4.
Where do we find Manganese deposits in Karnataka?
Answer:
Uttara Kannada, Shivamogga, Ballari, Chitradurga and Tumkuru.
Question 5.
Mention the important regions of Karnataka where Iron ore deposits are found.
Answer:
Sandur – Hospete, Kemmanagundi and Kudremukh.
Question 6.
Which is the main source of Aluminium?
Answer:
Bauxite
Question 7.
Why is Aluminium known as ‘Wonder Metal’ of the 20th Century?
Answer:
Because it has innumerable uses in every sphere of life.
Question 8.
Where is the unique ‘Honey Mica’ found in India?
Answer:
The Mica found in ‘Nellore’ of Andra Pradesh is light green in colour and is locally called Tloney Mica’.
Question 9.
Which state is the second largest producer of Mica in India?
Answer:
Rajasthan.
Question 10.
Mention some by-products of coal.
Answer:
Ammonia coal tar, coal gas, benzol, naptha, sulphur etc. These are used as raw materials in chemical industrials in chemical industries, eg. dyes, plastics, synthetic fibers, rubber etc.
Question 11.
Where was Petroleum first discovered in India?
Answer:
Makkum in Assam.
Question 12.
Where are large reserves of petroleum found in India? Bombay high oil field extends
Answer:
Arabin sea near Mumbai.
Question 13.
Which region in Karnataka has petroleum reserves?
Answer:
Ankaleshwar.
Question 14.
What are Fossil fuels ? Give examples.
Answer:
Any fuel made from fossilized remains of plants and animals eg: coal, petroleum, natural gas.
Multiple Choice Questions and Answers
Question 1.
Which of the following is a non-metalic mineral.
(a) Iron
(b) Bauxite
(c) Coal
(d) Aluminium
Answer:
(c) coal
Question 2.
The largest producer of Iron ore in India is
(a) Odisha
(b) Karnataka
(c) West Bengal
(d) Uttar Pradesh
Answer:
(a) Odisha
Question 3.
The metal which is called the ‘Wonder Metal’ of the 20th century is
(a) Iron
(b) Aluminium
(c) Gold
(d) Silver
Answer:
(b) Aluminium
Question 4.
_____________ is one of the by-products of coal
(a) Petroleum
(b) Natural gas
(c) Ammonia
(d) Carbon-di-oxide
Answer:
(c) Ammonia
Question 5.
Which of the following is a non conventional sources of energy
(a) Coal
(b) Petroleum
(c) Hydel-power
(d) Solar energy
Answer:
(d) Solar energy
Question 6.
The mineral which is called ‘Black Gold’ is
(a) Iron
(b) Mica
(c) Manganese
(d) Petroleum
Answer:
(d) Petroleum
Question 7.
Nuclear power station in Karnataka is in
(a) Mangalore
(b) Karwar
(c) Kaiga
(d) Kunigal
Answer:
(c) Kaiga