Chapter Exam

Chapter 26: India - Mineral and Power Resources — Online MCQ Test

Q: Which of the following is a metallic mineral?

Answer: B. Iron ore — Iron ore is a metallic mineral because it contains metal and is used in the production of iron and steel.

Q: The largest producer of manganese in India is:

Answer: A. Odisha — Odisha is the leading producer of manganese in India, according to the Class 10 syllabus topics on mineral distribution.

Q: Minerals are found in which of the following forms?

Answer: C. In varied forms such as ores and rocks — Minerals occur in different forms, commonly as ores mixed with other substances in rocks.

Q: A steel factory needs minerals for making strong steel. Which combination is most useful?

Answer: A. Iron ore and manganese — Iron ore provides the main raw material for steel, and manganese helps improve the strength and quality of steel.

SOCIAL SCIENCE · CLASS 10th · Karnataka State Board

Practice Chapter 26: India - Mineral and Power Resources with a free chapter-wise online MCQ test for Karnataka State Board CLASS 10th SOCIAL SCIENCE. This chapter covers: This chapter covers distribution use conservation of metallic non-metallic minerals iron ore manganese bauxite coal petroleum renewable solar wind power resources.. AI-generated questions from basic to board-exam level, with instant results and explanations.

Questions

20m

Time Limit

Attempts Left

10 random questions from this chapter (mixed difficulty)
Questions you've seen before won't repeat until the pool resets
You have 20 minutes — exam auto-submits when time is up
Maximum 3 attempts per chapter
Results and explanations shown immediately after submission

New here? Register free — includes 3 free chapter exams.

Chapter 26: India - Mineral and Power Resources — Important Questions & Answers (FAQ)

Frequently asked questions from Karnataka State Board CLASS 10th SOCIAL SCIENCE — Chapter 26: India - Mineral and Power Resources, with answers and explanations. These are sample questions; the exam has its own separate question set.

Which of the following is a metallic mineral?

A. Limestone
B. Iron ore ✓
C. Mica
D. Gypsum

Answer: B. Iron ore
Iron ore is a metallic mineral because it contains metal and is used in the production of iron and steel.

The largest producer of manganese in India is:

A. Odisha ✓
B. Karnataka
C. Rajasthan
D. Goa

Answer: A. Odisha
Odisha is the leading producer of manganese in India, according to the Class 10 syllabus topics on mineral distribution.

Minerals are found in which of the following forms?

A. Only in pure state
B. Only in liquid state
C. In varied forms such as ores and rocks ✓
D. Only in gaseous form

Answer: C. In varied forms such as ores and rocks
Minerals occur in different forms, commonly as ores mixed with other substances in rocks.

A steel factory needs minerals for making strong steel. Which combination is most useful?

A. Iron ore and manganese ✓
B. Mica and gypsum
C. Bauxite and petroleum
D. Salt and limestone

Answer: A. Iron ore and manganese
Iron ore provides the main raw material for steel, and manganese helps improve the strength and quality of steel.

Which of the following is the best reason for promoting solar and wind power in India?

A. They are cheap to transport over long distances
B. They are inexhaustible and reduce dependence on fossil fuels ✓
C. They can replace all minerals used in industry
D. They are available only in urban areas

Answer: B. They are inexhaustible and reduce dependence on fossil fuels
Solar and wind energy are renewable and help reduce the overuse of coal and petroleum.

← Previous Chapter

Chapter 25: India - Land Use and Agriculture

Next Chapter →

Chapter 27: India - Transport and Communication