UPSC Prelims Marathon 26 April – Natural resources and mineral resources and distribution of key natural resources across the world and India – 2025

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Natural resources and mineral resources and distribution of key natural resources across the world and India

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Question No. 1

Consider the following statements regarding metallic and non-metallic minerals:
1.Metallic minerals are divided into ferrous and non-ferrous categories based on the presence or absence of iron content.
2.Non-metallic minerals are always inorganic in origin.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

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Question No. 2

Consider the following statements:
1.Most of India’s metallic minerals are found in the Peninsular Plateau region composed of old crystalline rocks.
2.The North-Western Region of India is predominantly rich in coal.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

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Question No. 3

Consider the following statements:
1.Most of India’s iron ore mines are located in close proximity to coal fields, particularly in the north-eastern plateau region.
2.Manganese deposits are predominantly associated with the Gondwana system and are primarily found in the western Himalayan region.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

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Question No. 4

Consider the following statements:
1.Bauxite deposits in India are commonly located in plateau and hill regions.
2.The major copper-producing states in India include Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

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Question No. 5

Consider the following statements:
1.The majority of coal reserves in India belong to the Gondwana period and are primarily of non-coking grade.
2.Mica is mainly used in the electronic and electrical industries.
3.Tertiary coal deposits are primarily located in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Gujarat.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 and 2 only

B2 and 3 only

C1 and 3 only

D1, 2, and 3

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Question No. 6

Consider the following statements:
1.Petroleum in India is primarily found in sedimentary rocks of the tertiary period.
2.Digboi is an example of a market-based refinery, whereas Barauni is a field-based refinery.
3.Natural gas is found in association with crude petroleum and is now increasingly used as transport and domestic fuel.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 and 3 only

B2 and 3 only

C1 and 2 only

D1, 2, and 3

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Question No. 7

Which of the following regions is correctly matched with coal reserves?
1.Ob-Basin – Russia
2.Natal – Australia
3.Singrauli – India
4.Sichuan- Japan

A1 and 2 only

B1 and 3 only

C3 only

D1, 2, and 3

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Question No. 8

Consider the following statements about uranium reserves:
1.Australia has the world’s largest known uranium reserves.
2.Kazakhstan is a leading uranium producer with reserves in southern regions.
3.Niger and Namibia are major uranium-exporting African nations.
Which of the above statements are correct?

A1 only

B1 and 2 only

C2 and 3 only

D1, 2, and 3

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Question No. 9

Consider the following statements:
1.The richest deposits of monazite are found in the coastal sands of Kerala.
2.Solar thermal technology is both cost-competitive and more effective than nuclear power plants.
3.Uranium deposits in India are mainly located in the Himalayan region and northeastern states.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 and 2 only

B2 and 3 only

C1 and 3 only

D1, 2 and 3

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Question No. 10

Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding wind energy?
1.It is a pollution-free and inexhaustible energy source.
2.Only permanent wind systems like trade winds are used for wind energy generation.
3.Local winds, including land and sea breezes, can also be harnessed to generate electricity.
Select the correct code:

A1 and 2 only

B1 and 3 only

C2 and 3 only

D1, 2 and 3

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