Extraction of minerals

Q.

Which of the following states of India is landlocked?

1. Madhya Pradesh

2. Karnataka

3. Andhra Pradesh

4. Orrisa

Q.

Quarrying can become a major environmental concern. Give reasons.

Q. Minerals can be extracted by _____.

1. mining
2. drilling
3. quarrying
4. all of the above

Q. Breifly describe the new national mineral policy of 1993.

Q. From the following options given, pick out the correct reason as to why impurities should be removed from mineral ores?

1. To avoid drilling, mining etc.
2. To obtain large quantities of mineral ores.
3. To convert mineral ores into useful materials.
4. To retain the minerals in its pure state.

Q. Minerals can be extracted by _____.

1. mining
2. drilling
3. quarrying
4. all of the above

Q. Large reserves of which of the following has been discovered in the Krishna-Godavari basin?

1. Iron ore
2. Petroleum
3. Natural gas
4. Mica

Q. Which of the following minerals is obtained from the sea, lakes and rocks?

1. Mica
2. Manganese
3. Salt
4. Copper