Water resources rivers soil minerals and natural resources. - Question Bank
1. The river Ghaghara is a major tributary of which river?
2. Which mineral is a primary source of energy for nuclear power plants?
3. The river Sutlej originates from:
4. Which of the following is a significant source of hydropower in India?
5. The soil formed by the deposition of fine silt by wind is called:
6. Which state is known as the 'Land of Five Rivers' due to its five major rivers?
7. Which is the largest river delta in the world, formed by the Ganga and Brahmaputra rivers?
8. The Indira Gandhi Canal draws water from which river?
9. Which mineral is essential for the production of steel?
10. The soil type most suitable for tea cultivation is:
11. The river Damodar is often referred to as the 'Sorrow of Bengal' due to its:
12. Which of the following is a renewable natural resource?
13. The Bhilai Steel Plant utilizes iron ore from which region?
14. Which is the highest quality coal found in India?
15. The Jaduguda mines are famous for which mineral?
16. Which natural resource is crucial for the production of cement?
17. The Singareni Collieries Company Limited is a major coal mining company located in which state?
18. Petroleum is also known as:
19. The Neyveli Lignite Corporation is located in which state?
20. Which state is the largest producer of limestone in India?
21. The largest reserves of Uranium in India are found in which state?
22. Which of the following is a major source of natural gas in India?
23. The Kolar Gold Fields are located in which state?
24. Gold is primarily found in which Indian state?
25. Which is the leading producer of iron ore in India?
26. India holds a significant position in the world for the reserves and production of which non-metallic mineral?
27. Which type of coal has the highest carbon content and is considered the best quality?
28. Coal is classified into how many main types?
29. Which state is the largest producer of bauxite in India?
30. India is the largest producer of which mica?
31. Which mineral is known as 'King of Metals' due to its wide range of applications?
32. The highest per capita water availability in India is found in which region?
33. Which of the following is a major source of freshwater in India?
34. The process of soil erosion is accelerated by:
35. Which state in India has the largest area under black soil?
36. Desert soils are characterized by a lack of which component?
37. Which soil is formed by weathering of crystalline rocks and is found in parts of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Odisha?
38. Laterite soils are rich in which minerals?
39. Regur soil, also known as black soil, is ideal for the cultivation of which crop?
40. What type of soil is predominantly found in the Indo-Gangetic plain?
41. Which is the largest river basin in India?
42. The river Luni flows in which desert region?
43. Which of these is a west-flowing river in India?
44. The river Indus originates from which plateau?
45. Which dam is built across the river Mahanadi?
46. The river Kaveri originates from which state?
47. Which river is also known as the 'Dakshin Ganga'?
48. The river Brahmaputra is known by which name in Arunachal Pradesh?
49. Which of the following is a major tributary of the river Ganga?
50. The river Ganga originates from which glacier?