Class 10 Geography - Mineral Resources in India

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What is the main use of iron ore in India?

To make magnets

To produce high frequency cores

To make steel (correct)

To manufacture automobiles

Which Indian state is known for its significant iron ore reserves?

Uttar Pradesh

Himachal Pradesh

Tamil Nadu (correct)

Maharashtra

What is the iron content percentage in magnetite, a variety of iron ore found in India?

70% (correct)

50%

35%

60%

What is the main characteristic of manganese as described in the text?

Black, hard, and iron-like metal Signup and view all the answers

Apart from steel production, what is another significant use of iron ore mentioned in the text?

Metallurgical research Signup and view all the answers

Which Indian state is NOT mentioned as having significant iron ore deposits?

Bihar Signup and view all the answers

What is stainless steel commonly used for?

Cooking utensils Signup and view all the answers

In which Indian state are the main reserves of Bauxite found?

Jharkhand Signup and view all the answers

What is the main source of Aluminium production?

Bauxite Signup and view all the answers

Where are the Belgaum hills located mainly?

Karnataka Signup and view all the answers

What industry uses Aluminium for aircrafts and automobiles?

Aerospace industry Signup and view all the answers

Which district in Odisha has significant Bauxite reserves?

Sambalpur Signup and view all the answers

Which state is the leading producer of manganese in India?

Madhya Pradesh Signup and view all the answers

In which state can copper be found in the areas of Ajmer, Bhilwara, and Udaipur?

Rajasthan Signup and view all the answers

What is manganese mainly used for in India?

Manufacturing black enamel Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following states is NOT mentioned as a major area where copper is found?

Karnataka Signup and view all the answers

Which state in India has to import copper to meet its needs due to being critically deficient?

Madhya Pradesh Signup and view all the answers

Apart from electric wires, in which industry is copper commonly used?

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