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Mineral Resources: BPSC Prelims PYQs

28 previous-year questions on Mineral Resources, asked 1992–2024. Each one opens to its answer and explanation.

1. 1. 39th BPSC Prelims 1994

   Most rich state in minerals in India is –

   1. ARajasthan
   2. BMadhya Pradesh
   3. CBihar
   4. DOdisha
   Answer and explanation →

2. 2. 70th BPSC Prelims Re-exam 2024

   Which State of India is called as the State of Minerals?

   1. AOdisha
   2. BWest Bengal
   3. CBihar
   4. DJharkhand
   Answer and explanation →

3. 3. 56th–59th BPSC Prelims 2014

   The two states of India, most richly endowed with iron ore, are

   1. ABihar and West Bengal
   2. BMadhya Pradesh and Odisha
   3. CBihar and Odisha
   4. DMadhya Pradesh and West Bengal
   Answer and explanation →

4. 4. 38th BPSC Prelims 1992

   Iron ore is not available in which of the following Indian states?

   1. ABihar
   2. BMadhya Pradesh
   3. COdisha
   4. DPunjab
   Answer and explanation →

5. 5. 60th–62nd BPSC Prelims 2016

   Which of the following Iron ores is mined at Bailadila?

   1. AHematite
   2. BSiderite
   3. CLimonite
   4. DMagnetite
   5. ENone of the above/More than one of the above
   Answer and explanation →

6. 6. 67th BPSC Prelims 2022

   What is the most famous feature of Chiriya located in West Singhbhum?

   1. AIron-ore mining
   2. BDam
   3. CBird Sanctuary
   4. DNational Park
   5. ENone of the above/More than one of the above
   Answer and explanation →

7. 7. 66th BPSC Prelims Re-exam 2020

   Which State of India is the largest producer of copper?

   1. AMadhya Pradesh
   2. BRajasthan
   3. CJharkhand
   4. DChhattisgarh
   5. ENone of the above/More than one of the above
   Answer and explanation →

8. 8. BPSC CDPO Prelims 2022

   Which of the following States has the largest deposits of copper ore?

   1. ARajasthan
   2. BJharkhand
   3. CMadhya Pradesh
   4. DKarnataka
   5. ENone of the above / More than one of the above
   Answer and explanation →

9. 9. 63rd BPSC Prelims 2017

   Khetri Belt of Rajasthan State is famous for:

   1. ACopper mining
   2. BGold mining
   3. CMica mining
   4. DIron ore mining
   5. ENone of the above/More than one of the above
   Answer and explanation →

10. 10. BPSC TRE-3 (Jul 2024)

    Khetri mines in Rajasthan are famous for

    1. ACopper
    2. BIron-ore
    3. Cmica
    4. DMore than one of the above
    5. ENone of the above
    Answer and explanation →

11. 11. 60th–62nd BPSC Prelims 2016

    At which of the following places the Copper Industry is located?

    1. ATarapur
    2. BTitagarh
    3. CRanchi
    4. DKhetri
    5. ENone of the above/More than one of the above
    Answer and explanation →

12. 12. BPSC TRE-3 (Jul 2024)

    Ghatshila of Jharkhand is famous for which mineral production?

    1. AMica
    2. BBauxite
    3. CCopper
    4. DMore than one of the above
    5. ENone of the above
    Answer and explanation →

13. 13. 47th BPSC Prelims 2005

    Which of the following Indian states is the biggest producer of Mica?

    1. AAndhra Pradesh
    2. BBihar
    3. CJharkhand
    4. DRajasthan
    Answer and explanation →

14. 14. 65th BPSC Prelims 2019

    In which one of the following minerals, India leads in production in the world?

    1. ASheet mica
    2. BCopper
    3. CGypsum
    4. DIron ore
    5. ENone of the above/More than one of the above
    Answer and explanation →

15. 15. 67th BPSC Prelims Re-exam 2022

    Where was first coal mine in India mined?

    1. AJharia
    2. BRaniganj
    3. CDhanbad
    4. DAsansol
    5. ENone of the above/More than one of the above
    Answer and explanation →

16. 16. 43rd BPSC Prelims 1999

    The descending order of the states in coal production is-

    1. ABihar, Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal
    2. BMadhya Pradesh, West Bengal, Bihar
    3. CWest Bengal, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar
    4. DBihar, West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh
    Answer and explanation →

17. 17. 44th BPSC Prelims 2000

    The Korba coalfield is located in –

    1. AOdisha
    2. BChhattisgarh
    3. CWest Bengal
    4. DAssam
    Answer and explanation →

18. 18. 53rd–55th BPSC Prelims 2011

    Coal mines in Jharkhand are located at :

    1. AJharia
    2. BJamshedpur
    3. CRanchi
    4. DLohardaga
    Answer and explanation →

19. 19. 56th–59th BPSC Prelims 2014

    What is mainly found in the Jharia area of Jharkhand?

    1. AThorium
    2. BSilk
    3. CGold
    4. DCoal
    Answer and explanation →

20. 20. 53rd–55th BPSC Prelims 2011

    Consider the following problems being faced by the Indian coal industry — I. Poor quality of coal and bottlenecks in the coal movement. II. Low utilisation capacity of washeries. III. Growing dependence on the import of coking coal. IV. Administered prices. Which of the above are correct?

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

21. 21. 67th BPSC Prelims 2022

    Combustion of underground coal occurs in the state of -

    1. AWest Bengal
    2. BBihar
    3. CJharkhand
    4. DOdisha
    5. ENone of the above/More than one of the above
    Answer and explanation →

22. 22. 68th BPSC Prelims 2023

    Which of the following river valleys is rich in coal reserves in India?

    1. AMahanadi River Valley
    2. BDamodar River Valley
    3. CSon River Valley
    4. DMore than one of the above
    5. ENone of the above
    Answer and explanation →

23. 23. 70th BPSC Prelims 2024

    Which of the following states of India has major reserves of coal?

    1. AJharkhand
    2. BChhattisgarh
    3. COdisha
    4. DAll the above
    Answer and explanation →

24. 24. 56th–59th BPSC Prelims 2014

    The oldest oil field in India is –

    1. ABombay High, Maharashtra
    2. BAnkleshwar, Gujarat
    3. CNavgam, Gujarat
    4. DDigboi, Assam
    Answer and explanation →

25. 25. 69th BPSC Prelims 2023

    Which of the following statements is correct?

    1. ANatural gas is found in Dharwar rock formation
    2. BMica is found in Koderma
    3. CCuddapah series is famous for diamonds
    4. DPetroleum reserves are found in Aravalli hills
    Answer and explanation →

26. 26. 67th BPSC Prelims Re-exam 2022

    Which State in India is the leading producer of Thorium?

    1. AKerala
    2. BBihar
    3. CJharkhand
    4. DMadhya Pradesh
    5. ENone of the above/More than one of the above
    Answer and explanation →

27. 27. BPSC TRE-1 (Aug 2023)

    Arrange the following thermal power projects of India from east to west: 1. Kota 2. Namrup 3. Obra 4. Parichha Choose the correct answer using the code given below:

    1. A1, 2, 3, 4
    2. B2, 4, 1, 3
    3. C2, 3, 4, 1
    4. DMore than one of the above
    5. ENone of the above
    Answer and explanation →

28. 28. 41st BPSC Prelims 1996

    From which of the following sources does India obtain the maximum amount of electricity?

    1. AHydel
    2. BThermal
    3. CNuclear
    4. DNon-conventional
    Answer and explanation →