Indian geography miscellaneous


  1. The Hutti Gold mines are located in the State of









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    Hutti Gold Mines is located in Raichur district, Karnataka. This mine is probably one of the most ancient metal mines in the world, dating to the Ashokan period.

    Correct Option: A

    Hutti Gold Mines is located in Raichur district, Karnataka. This mine is probably one of the most ancient metal mines in the world, dating to the Ashokan period.


  1. In India, there are many coal fields found in









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    The Damodar valley is rich in coal. It is considered as the prime centre of coking coal in the country. The important coalfields in the basin are Jharia, Raniganj, West Bokaro, East Bokaro, Ramgarh, South Karanpura and North Karanpura.

    Correct Option: D

    The Damodar valley is rich in coal. It is considered as the prime centre of coking coal in the country. The important coalfields in the basin are Jharia, Raniganj, West Bokaro, East Bokaro, Ramgarh, South Karanpura and North Karanpura.



  1. Which among the following is not one of the important gold mines in the country?









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    Kolar, Hutti, Gadag, Ramagiri, Honalli, Wynad, Law, Mysara, Pahardia, Kundrekocha have been some of the gold mines of India. Presently gold is produced from three mines viz Hutti, Uti, Hirabuddni (HGML) in Karnataka and as by-product from base metal sulphide deposits of Khetri (Rajasthan), Mosabani, Singhbhum (Jharkhand).

    Correct Option: B

    Kolar, Hutti, Gadag, Ramagiri, Honalli, Wynad, Law, Mysara, Pahardia, Kundrekocha have been some of the gold mines of India. Presently gold is produced from three mines viz Hutti, Uti, Hirabuddni (HGML) in Karnataka and as by-product from base metal sulphide deposits of Khetri (Rajasthan), Mosabani, Singhbhum (Jharkhand).


  1. The monazite sands on the Kerala coasts, used for generating nuclear energy contained









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    Monazite sands contain uranium.

    Correct Option: C

    Monazite sands contain uranium.



  1. Mumbai High Oil Fields are located on the









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    Mumbai High Oil Fields are located on the Continental Shelf of the Arabian Sea.

    Correct Option: A

    Mumbai High Oil Fields are located on the Continental Shelf of the Arabian Sea.