Bihar Special GK · Chapter 6 of 16

Mineral Resource: BPSC Prelims PYQs

19 previous-year questions on Mineral Resource, asked 1995–2025. Each one opens to its answer and explanation.

1. 1. 68th BPSC Prelims 2023

   With reference to the mineral production in Bihar, consider the following statements:

   • 1. Rohtas has the highest deposit of pyrites.
   • 2. Limestone is found in Kaimur (Bhabhua), Munger and Rohtas districts.
   • 3. Gold deposits are found in Jamui district.

   Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

   1. A1 and 3 only
   2. B3 only
   3. C1 and 2 only
   4. DMore than one of the above
   5. ENone of the above
   Answer and explanation →

2. 2. 47th BPSC Prelims 2005

   Coal Reserves in Bihar on January 1, 2003 is (in million tonnes) –

   1. A260
   2. B360
   3. C160
   4. D210
   Answer and explanation →

3. 3. 48th–52nd BPSC Prelims 2008

   The estimated coal reserves in Bihar are –

   1. A1260 crore tonnes
   2. B303 crore tonnes
   3. C25310 crore tonnes
   4. D16 crore tonnes
   Answer and explanation →

4. 4. 44th BPSC Prelims 2000

   Which of the following is/are largely mined in Bihar?

   • I. Coal
   • II. Iron
   • III. Manganese
   • IV. Petroleum

   Choose the correct answer from the following:

   1. AI only
   2. BI and II only
   3. CI, II and III only
   4. DI, II and IV only
   Answer and explanation →

5. 5. 66th BPSC Prelims 2020

   Among the following pairs of mineral and district, which one is correctly matched?

   1. ALimestone–Kaimur
   2. BMica–Bhagalpur
   3. CQuartzite–Madhubani
   4. DLead-zinc–Gaya
   5. ENone of the above / More than one of the above
   Answer and explanation →

6. 6. 41st BPSC Prelims 1996

   Iron ore is found in Jharkhand in the district –

   1. ALohardaga
   2. BDumka
   3. CDhanbad
   4. DSinghbhum
   Answer and explanation →

7. 7. 42nd BPSC Prelims 1997

   In India, Bihar is the largest producer of –

   1. Alead
   2. Bmanganese
   3. Cmica
   4. Dlimestone
   Answer and explanation →

8. 8. 67th BPSC Prelims 2022

   Which district of Bihar has mica deposits?

   1. ARohtas
   2. BPatna
   3. CGaya
   4. DSaran
   5. ENone of the above / More than one of the above
   Answer and explanation →

9. 9. 71st BPSC Prelims 2025

   Bihar produces .....% of pyrite of the whole India.

   1. A75
   2. B85
   3. C90
   4. D100
   Answer and explanation →

10. 10. 42nd BPSC Prelims 1997

    In the production of the following in India, Bihar has a monopoly in –

    1. ALimestone
    2. BCoal
    3. CPyrite
    4. DGraphite
    Answer and explanation →

11. 11. 71st BPSC Prelims 2025

    Gold is found in which district of Bihar?

    1. AJamui District
    2. BGaya District
    3. CNalanda District
    4. DBhagalpur District
    Answer and explanation →

12. 12. 69th BPSC Prelims 2023

    Gold is found in which of the following districts of Bihar?

    1. AMunger
    2. BSaran
    3. CSiwan
    4. DJamui
    Answer and explanation →

13. 13. 67th BPSC Prelims Re-exam 2022

    Which district of Bihar has the largest gold reserve?

    1. AMunger
    2. BJamui
    3. CBanka
    4. DKatihar
    5. ENone of the above / More than one of the above
    Answer and explanation →

14. 14. 40th BPSC Prelims 1995

    Best mica ore of the world is obtained from –

    • 1. Dhanbad
    • 2. Hazaribagh
    • 3. Jharia
    • 4. Kulti

    Select the correct answer from the following codes –

    1. A1 and 2
    2. Bonly 2
    3. C2 and 3
    4. D2 and 4
    Answer and explanation →

15. 15. 44th BPSC Prelims 2000

    Palamau (Ranchi) is famous for which mineral?

    1. AIron ore
    2. BCopper ore
    3. CManganese ore
    4. DBauxite ore
    Answer and explanation →

16. 16. 41st BPSC Prelims 1996

    What percentage of the total mineral production in the country is found in Bihar?

    1. Aapprox 36%
    2. Bapprox 60%
    3. Capprox 16%
    4. Dnone of the above
    Answer and explanation →

17. 17. 40th BPSC Prelims 1995

    In the production of crude copper in the country, Bihar ranks-

    1. Athird
    2. Bfourth
    3. Csecond
    4. Dfirst
    Answer and explanation →

18. 18. 45th BPSC Prelims 2001

    Which is the most important district of Jharkhand in iron ore production?

    1. ADaltonganj
    2. BHazaribagh
    3. CDhanbad
    4. DSinghbhum
    Answer and explanation →

19. 19. 42nd BPSC Prelims 1997

    Iron is obtained from which of the following minerals?

    1. ALimestone
    2. BPitchblende
    3. CMonazite sand
    4. DHematite
    Answer and explanation →