Chapter 5 of the NCERT book for class 10 is about minerals and energy resources. Minerals are natural substances found in rocks. They are used to make different things, such as buildings, machines, and even toothpaste.
Energy resources are used to make power, which is required for daily things like cooking, driving cars, and using computers. Some of the popular energy resources are coal, oil, and natural gas. This chapter has taught us about all these in detail.
Let’s check out the 30 multiple choice questions (MCQs) and 2 match the following questions we have for you below. These questions will help you prepare for the exams.
Minerals and Energy Resources Multiple choice questions for Class 10 Geography Chapter 5
Question 1. Which one of the following minerals is formed by decomposition of rocks, leaving a residual mass of weathered material?
a) coal
b) bauxite
c) gold
d) zinc
Answer:
b) bauxite
Question 2. Koderma, in Jharkhand is the leading producer of which one of the following minerals?
a) bauxite
b) mica
c) iron ore
d) copper
Answer:
b) mica
Question 3. Minerals are deposited and accumulated in the stratas of which of the following rocks?
a) sedimentary rocks
b) metamorphic rocks
c) igneous rocks
d) none of the above
Answer:
a) sedimentary rocks
Question 4. Which one of the following minerals is contained in the Monazite sand?
a) oil
b) uranium
c) thorium
d) coal
Answer:
c) thorium
Question 5. In which form do minerals occur in sedimentary rocks?
a) veins
b) lodes
c) beds or layers
d) placer deposits
Answer:
c) beds or layers
Question 6. Which of the following mineral deposits are found in alluvial deposits?
a) gold
b) coal
c) iron ore
d) bauxite
Answer:
a) gold
Question 7. Which mineral is mainly used in the manufacturing of steel and ferro-manganese alloy?
a) iron
b) copper
c) manganese
d) zinc
Answer:
c) manganese
Question 8. Which state is the largest producer of bauxite in India?
a) Gujarat
b) Odisha
c) Maharashtra
d) Madhya Pradesh
Answer:
b) Odisha
Question 9. Which mineral is used as a raw material in the cement industry?
a) iron ore
b) bauxite
c) limestone
d) mica
Answer:
c) limestone
Question 10. In which geological formation age is the major coal found in India?
a) Tertiary
b) Precambrian
c) Gondwana
d) Cambrian
Answer:
c) Gondwana
Question 11. Which region in India is known for its ‘Rat-hole’ mining of coal?
a) Jharkhand
b) Odisha
c) Meghalaya
d) Chhattisgarh
Answer:
c) Meghalaya
Question 12. Which is the most important industrial iron ore in terms of quantity used?
a) magnetite
b) hematite
c) siderite
d) limonite
Answer:
b) hematite
Question 13. Which mineral is used to manufacture bleaching powder, insecticides, and paints?
a) manganese
b) iron
c) copper
d) zinc
Answer:
a) manganese
Question 14. Which is the most important field of petroleum in Gujarat?
a) Ankleshwar
b) Digboi
c) Naharkatiya
d) Moran
Answer:
a) Ankleshwar
Question 15. Which region is the major producer of copper in India?
a) Chhattisgarh
b) Jharkhand
c) Rajasthan
d) Odisha
Answer:
c) Rajasthan
Question 16. Which mineral is known for its excellent di-electric strength, low power loss factor, insulating properties, and resistance to high voltage?
a) limestone
b) mica
c) bauxite
d) iron ore
Answer:
b) mica
Question 17. Which is the largest wind farm cluster located in India?
a) Gujarat
b) Andhra Pradesh
c) Tamil Nadu
d) Karnataka
Answer:
c) Tamil Nadu
Question 18. Which metal is obtained from bauxite?
a) iron
b) aluminium
c) copper
d) manganese
Answer:
b) aluminium
Question 19. Which mineral is used to make white in most toothpaste?
a) silica
b) limestone
c) titanium oxide
d) mica
Answer:
c) titanium oxide
Question 20. In which state are the Khetri mines located?
a) Madhya Pradesh
b) Rajasthan
c) Jharkhand
d) Odisha
Answer:
b) Rajasthan
Question 21. Which mineral is known for its sparkle in toothpaste?
a) fluorite
b) mica
c) rutile
d) ilmenite
Answer:
b) mica
Question 22. Which mineral is a good conductor and mainly used in electrical cables?
a) iron
b) copper
c) aluminium
d) zinc
Answer:
b) copper
Question 23. What type of coal is most popular in commercial use?
a) lignite
b) peat
c) bituminous
d) anthracite
Answer:
c) bituminous
Question 24. Which mineral is used to reduce cavities in toothpaste?
a) silica
b) aluminium oxide
c) fluorite
d) phosphate
Answer:
c) fluorite
Question 25. Which mineral ore is obtained from placer deposits?
a) gold
b) coal
c) iron ore
d) bauxite
Answer:
a) gold
Question 26. Which mineral is primarily used for manufacturing of cement?
a) bauxite
b) limestone
c) mica
d) copper
Answer:
b) limestone
Question 27. Which state is the largest producer of iron ore in India?
a) Karnataka
b) Odisha
c) Chhattisgarh
d) Jharkhand
Answer:
b) Odisha
Question 28. Which mineral is used to make light bulbs?
a) silica
b) aluminium
c) titanium oxide
d) mica
Answer:
a) silica
Question 29. Which mineral is the principal source of aluminium?
a) magnetite
b) hematite
c) bauxite
d) siderite
Answer:
c) bauxite
Question 30. Which is the hardest naturally occurring mineral?
a) talc
b) diamond
c) quartz
d) feldspar
Answer:
b) diamond
Match the columns for Class 10 Geography Chapter 5 – Minerals and Energy Resources
Question 1
| Column A | Column B |
|---|---|
| 1. Leading producer of copper in India | A. Amarkantak plateau |
| 2. Location of Bauxite deposits | B. Singhbhum district |
| 3. Leading producer of mica | C. Panchpatmali deposits |
| 4. Largest bauxite producing state | D. Khetri mines |
| 5. Famous for its iron ore | E. Chota Nagpur plateau |
Answer:
| Column A | Correct Answer |
|---|---|
| 1. Leading producer of copper in India | D. Khetri mines |
| 2. Location of Bauxite deposits | A. Amarkantak plateau |
| 3. Leading producer of mica | E. Chota Nagpur plateau |
| 4. Largest bauxite producing state | C. Panchpatmali deposits |
| 5. Famous for its iron ore | B. Singhbhum district |
Question 2
| Column A | Column B |
|---|---|
| 1. Ocean waters | A. Jharkhand |
| 2. Known for placer deposits | B. Rajasthan |
| 3. Uranium and Thorium | C. Gold |
| 4. Leading producer of copper | D. Monazite sands |
| 5. Important for electronic industry | E. Manganese nodules |
Answer:
| Column A | Correct Answer |
|---|---|
| 1. Ocean waters | E. Manganese nodules |
| 2. Known for placer deposits | C. Gold |
| 3. Uranium and Thorium | D. Monazite sands |
| 4. Leading producer of copper | A. Jharkhand |
| 5. Important for electronic industry | B. Rajasthan |
MCQ Geography Class 10 Questions and Answers for Other Chapters
- Chapter 1 – Resources and Development MCQ
- Chapter 2 – Forest and Wildlife Resources MCQ
- Chapter 3 – Water Resources MCQ
- Chapter 4 – Agriculture Class 10 MCQ
- Chapter 6 – Manufacturing Industries MCQ
- Chapter 7 – Lifelines of National Economy MCQ
