1. Which one of the following oil fields of India is the oldest and still producing oil?
(a) Bombay High
(b) Digboi
(c) Ankleshwar
(d) Naharkatiya
2. Consider the following minerals: [UPSC CSE 2020]
1. Bentonite
2. Chromite
3. Kyanite
4. Sillimanite
In India, which of the above is/are officially designated as major minerals?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 4 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 2, 3 and 4 only
3. Consider the following countries: [UPSC CSE 2018]
1. Australia
2. Canada
3. China
4. India
5. Japan
6. USA
Which of the above are among the “free trade partners” of ASEAN?
a) 1, 2, 4 and 5
b) 3, 4, 5 and 6
c) 1, 3, 4 and 5
d) 2, 3, 4 and 6
4. In which of the following regions of India are shale gas resources found? [UPSC CSE 2016]
1. Cambay Basin
2. Cauvery Basin
3. Krishna-Godavari Basin
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
5. Consider the following statements: [UPSC CSE 2013]
1. Natural gas occurs in the Gondwana beds.
2. Mica occurs in abundance in Kodarma.
3. Dharwars are famous for petroleum.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3
(d) None
6. Which of the following is / are the characteristic/ characteristics of Indian coal? [UPSC CSE 2013]
1. High ash content
2. Low sulphur content
3. Low ash fusion temperature
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
7. Recently, there has been a concern over the short supply of a group of elements called ‘rare earth metals’. Why? [UPSC CSE 2012]
1. China, which is the largest producer of these elements, has imposed some restrictions on their export.
2. Other than China, Australia, Canada and Chile, these elements are not found in any country.
3. Rare earth metals are essential for the manufacture of various kinds of electronic items and there is a growing demand for these elements.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
8. To meet its rapidly growing energy demand, some opine that India should pursue research and development on thorium as the future fuel of nuclear energy. In this context, what advantage does thorium hold over uranium? [UPSC CSE 2012]
1. Thorium is far more abundant in nature than uranium.
2. On the basis of per unit mass of mined mineral, thorium can generate more energy compared to natural uranium.
3. Thorium produces less harmful waste compared to uranium.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
9. Which one among the following is the oil exploration and production company operated in Siberia and owned by the ONGC? [UPSC CAPF 2011]
(a) Venture Production
(b) Regal Petroleum
(c) Enterprise Oil
(d) Imperial Energy
10. ASEAN (Association of South-East Asian Nations) Regional Block consists of a number of countries. Which one of the following groups of countries is a part of this block? [UPSC CAPF 2011]
(a) India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Thailand, Myanmar
(b) Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam
(c) Indonesia, Malaysia, New Zealand, Australia, Philippines, China
(d) Indonesia, Maldives, Bhutan, Nepal, China, Myanmar
11. The Golden Quadrilateral of India connects which of the following places? [UPSC CAPF 2012]
(a) Srinagar-Porbandar-Kanyakumari- Silchar
(b) Delhi-Mumbai-Chennai-Kolkata
(c) Delhi-Mumbai-Kanyakumari-Kolkata
(d) Jammu-Ahmedabad-Chennai-Kolkata
12. Which of the following pairs are correctly matched? [UPSC CAPF 2013]
1. Idukki- Thermal Power Station
2. Sabarigiri – Hydroelectric Project
3. Ghatprabha – Irrigation Project
4. Ramqanqa – Multipurpose Project
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 2, 3 and 4
(b) 1, 2 and 4
(G) 3 and 4
(d) 2 and 3
13. Which one among the following States is the leading producer of petroleum (crude) in India? [UPSC CAPF 2015]
(a) Assam
(b) Gujarat
(c) Maharashtra
(d) Andhra Pradesh
14. Which one among the following States is the leading producer of salt in India? [UPSC CAPF 2015]
(a) Rajasthan
(b) Gujarat
(c) Tamil Nadu
(d) Andhra Pradesh
15. Which one of the following is not an industrial corridor as per the policy initiatives? [UPSC CAPF 2016]
(a) Amritsar – Kolkata
(b) Delhi – Mumbai
(c) Kolkata – Guwahati
(d) Chennai – Bengaluru
16. Arrange the following substances in their order of increasing hardness. [UPSC CAPF 2016]
1. Gypsum
2. Topaz
3. Fluorite
4. Feldspar
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 4-3-2-1
(b) 1-3-4-2
(c) 3-4-2-1
(d) 1-4-3-2
17. Which one of the following States has the maximum number of registered e-waste recyclers/ dismantlers? [UPSC CAPF 2016]
(a) Maharashtra
(b) Tamil Nadu
(c) Karnataka
(d) Uttar Pradesh
18. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists : [UPSC CAPF 2017]
List I (Mineral) – List II (Mine)
1. Amjhore – A. Zinc
2. Sukinda – B. Gold
3. Zawar – C. Chromite
4. Hutti – D. Pyrite
(a) 1 2 3 4
(b) 4 2 1 3
(c) 4 3 2 1
(d) 2 3 1 4
19. Singapore is known as Port of Call because [UPSC CAPF 2020]
(a) it deals in the processing and shipping of oil
(b) it is a deep water port built away from the actual port
(c) it is on main sea route where ships use to anchor for refueling, watering and taking food items
(d) it serves the parent ports by receiving the ships which are unable to approach due to their large size
20. Which of the following main types of iron ores are found in India? [UPSC CAPF 2021]
1. Haematite
2. Magnetite
3. Limonite
4. Siderite
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2 and 4
(d) 1 and 3
21. Manganese is extracted by heating manganese dioxide with aluminium powder. Which one of the following statements with regard to the reaction is correct? [UPSC CAPF 2021]
(a) The reaction is exothermic.
(b) The reaction is endothermic.
(c) Manganese is produced as a solid.
(d) Manganese is more reactive than aluminium.
