Mineral Resources — MCQ Practice
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Which of the following statements regarding India's mineral resources is/are correct? 1. India is the largest producer of bauxite in the world. 2. The National Mineral Policy 2019 mandates auction-based allocation for all minor minerals. 3. The District Mineral Foundation (DMF) funds are primarily used for mineral exploration activities. 4. The Kolar Gold Fields in Karnataka are currently India's largest active gold mines.
Consider the following pairs of mineral and its leading producing state in India: 1. Iron Ore: Odisha 2. Bauxite: Gujarat 3. Manganese: Madhya Pradesh 4. Copper: Rajasthan Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
With reference to the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2015, consider the following statements: 1. It introduced the concept of auction for the grant of mining leases for major minerals. 2. It established the National Mineral Exploration Trust (NMET) for funding regional and detailed exploration. 3. It made provisions for the District Mineral Foundation (DMF) to work for the welfare of people affected by mining. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Which of the following is NOT a major environmental concern associated with deep-sea mining?
Consider the following statements regarding India's energy minerals: 1. India's largest coal reserves are found in the Gondwana coalfields. 2. The Mumbai High field is India's largest onshore petroleum producing region. 3. Uranium deposits in India are primarily concentrated in the Himalayan region. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?