Every question from this NCERT chapter, with a detailed explanation.
Consider the following statements regarding the North-Western Region minerals: 1. It is rich in building stones and gypsum. 2. The region is completely devoid of salt deposits. 3. Energy resources like petroleum and natural gas are found in this region.
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below: List I (Mineral) | List II (Major Producer) A. Iron ore | 1. Karnataka B. Bauxite | 2. Odisha C. Mica | 3. Andhra Pradesh D. Copper | 4. Rajasthan
In the context of industrial location, which of the following factors most strongly explain the shift of textile units from traditional clusters to peri-urban areas in India?
Consider the following statements regarding India’s mineral distribution: 1. Limestone deposits are strictly confined to the Himalayan region. 2. Manganese deposits are associated with old metamorphic rocks like the Dharwar system. 3. Bauxite deposits are mainly found in areas of lateritic weathering.
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below: List I (Mineral Belt) | List II (Minerals/Features) A. North-Eastern Plateau Belt | 1. Building stones, gypsum and petroleum B. North-Western Region | 2. Ferrous metals and bauxite C. Peninsular Plateau Belt | 3. Sparse mineralisation with pockets of copper/lead D. Himalayan Belt | 4. Rich in iron ore, coal, manganese and mica
A region with large mica deposits and high-grade iron ore is most likely part of:
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below: List I (Mineral) | List II (Geological Origin) A. Coal | 1. Found in veins of metamorphic/igneous rocks B. Mica | 2. Accumulation of fossilised vegetation C. Bauxite | 3. Sulphide ore bodies in veins D. Copper | 4. Residual mass of weathered material
Which of the following is NOT associated with the North-Western Region of India?
With reference to India’s agricultural-industrial linkages, consider the following statements: 1. Oilseed processing industries are more evenly distributed than cotton textile mills. 2. Jute mills in India are highly dependent on multi-modal connectivity for export markets. 3. Dairy processing units are always located far away from consumer markets. 4. Rubber-based industries are primarily raw-material oriented rather than market oriented.
An increase in the share of the tertiary sector in Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) generally indicates:
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below: List I (Industrial Corridor) | List II (Core Node) A. Amritsar-Kolkata | 1. Visakhapatnam B. Delhi-Mumbai | 2. Ludhiana C. Chennai-Bengaluru | 3. Sriperumbudur D. Vizag-Chennai | 4. Ahmedabad
Which of the following ports handles the highest volume of iron ore exports from India?
Consider the following statements: 1. India’s natural gas consumption is increasingly dominated by the industrial and fertilizer sectors. 2. The share of LNG imports in India’s total gas supply has steadily declined in the last decade.