MCQs – Distribution of minerals and mining regions (India)
Which state in India is the leading producer of coal?
A) Jharkhand
B) Odisha
C) Chhattisgarh
D) Madhya Pradesh
Answer: C) Chhattisgarh
The Zawar mines, known for their production of zinc and lead, are located in which state of India?
A) Rajasthan
B) Gujarat
C) Maharashtra
D) Karnataka
Answer: A) Rajasthan
Which region in India is famous for its iron ore deposits and is often referred to as the “Iron Ore Belt”?
A) Chota Nagpur Plateau
B) Deccan Plateau
C) Western Ghats
D) Eastern Himalayas
Answer: A) Chota Nagpur Plateau
The Kolar Gold Fields, once one of the deepest gold mines in the world, are located in which state of India?
A) Karnataka
B) Andhra Pradesh
C) Tamil Nadu
D) Kerala
Answer: A) Karnataka
The Bauxite mines of India are primarily concentrated in which state?
A) Odisha
B) Jharkhand
C) Madhya Pradesh
D) Andhra Pradesh
Answer: B) Jharkhand