ICSE Class 10

General instructions: Answer all questions. Marks are shown in brackets [ ].

Objective

1. 1.
   Identify the group that lists four major minerals of India.

   1. A. Iron, manganese, bauxite, and copper
   2. B. Coal, petroleum, natural gas, and uranium
   3. C. Gold, silver, zinc, and lead
   4. D. Limestone, dolomite, mica, and gypsum
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2. 2.
   Which of the following is a characteristic of minerals?

   1. A. Uniform distribution across all regions
   2. B. Inexhaustible and renewable resources
   3. C. Uneven distribution and exhaustible nature
   4. D. Formed through rapid human activities
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3. 3.
   Which two states in India are the largest producers of coal?

   1. A. Maharashtra and Gujarat
   2. B. Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh
   3. C. Odisha and West Bengal
   4. D. Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan
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4. 4.
   To which of the following countries does India export iron ore?

   1. A. Japan
   2. B. Brazil
   3. C. Australia
   4. D. Canada
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5. 5.
   Why is it important to conserve coal according to environmental and resource considerations?

   1. A. It is a renewable and abundant source of energy.
   2. B. It is exhaustible and non-renewable.
   3. C. It is easily replaceable with other fuels.
   4. D. It does not contribute to pollution.
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6. 6.
   Which of the following is a prominent iron ore mining area in Odisha?

   1. A. Singhbhum district
   2. B. Keonjhar district
   3. C. Bailadila region
   4. D. Bellary district
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7. 7.
   Balaghat: Manganese:: Mumbai High:

   1. A. Copper
   2. B. Coal
   3. C. Iron Ore
   4. D. Petroleum
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8. 8.
   Gondwana coal is found in all of the following states EXCEPT:

   1. A. Jharkhand
   2. B. Gujarat
   3. C. West Bengal
   4. D. Madhya Pradesh
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9. 9.
   Which of the following lists the four varieties of coal and correctly names the largest producer of coal in South Asia?

   1. A. Anthracite, Bituminous, Peat, Lignite; China
   2. B. Anthracite, Bituminous, Peat, Lignite; India
   3. C. Hard, Soft, Brown, Black; Pakistan
   4. D. Anthracite, Sub-bituminous, Peat, Lignite; Bangladesh
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10. 10.
    Which of the following correctly describes the differences between Gondwana and tertiary coalfields in terms of location and quality?

    1. A. Gondwana: Northeastern India, high sulphur; Tertiary: Central India, high carbon
    2. B. Gondwana: Central and eastern India, high carbon; Tertiary: Northeastern India, high sulphur
    3. C. Gondwana: Western India, low carbon; Tertiary: Southern India, low sulphur
    4. D. Gondwana: Northeastern India, low moisture; Tertiary: Central India, high moisture
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