In NCERT Class 12 Geography Chapter 13, titled "Mineral and Energy Resources", students explore the distribution, utilization, and conservation of mineral and energy resources in India and across the globe. The chapter discusses the types of minerals, mining methods, and the environmental impacts of mining activities. It also highlights the importance of energy resources like coal, petroleum, natural gas, and renewable energy sources for sustainable development.
This article provides a comprehensive resource for exam preparation. It includes sample MCQs and subjective questions for CBSE and CUET, alongside downloadable PDFs of Class 12 Geography Chapter 13 MCQs and previous year questions for detailed practice of NCERT Class 12 Mineral and Energy Resources.
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Class 12 Geography Chapter 13 MCQs
This question bank includes previous years' CUET and CBSE MCQs, along with questions curated by subject experts. Below are 5 sample multiple-choice questions (MCQs) for Class 12 Geography Chapter 13: Mineral and Energy Resources. For the full set of 50 questions, download the PDF using the link provided below.
1- Which one of the following is a metallic mineral?
(a) Copper (b) Limestone (c) Mica (d) Graphite
2. Which one of the following is not a broad belt of mineral mines?
(a) The North Eastern Plateau Region (b) The South-Western Plateau Region
(c) The South Eastern Plateau Region (d) The North Western Plateau Region
3. Match List - I with List - II
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List - I (Mineral belts in India)
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List - II (Minerals)
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(a) North -Eastern Plateau Region
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(i) Copper, Zinc, Lead, Cobalt
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(b) South -Western Plateau Region
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(ii) Iron Ore, Coal, Manganese
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(c) North - Western Plateau Region
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(iii) Copper, Zinc, Sandstone, granite
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(d) The Himalayan Region
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(iv) Iron Ore, Manganese, limestone, bauxite
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Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) (a) - (ii), (b) - (i), (c) - (iii), (d) - (iv) (b) (a) - (iii), (b) - (i), (c) - (iv), (d) - (ii)
(c) (a) - (ii), (b) - (iv), (c) - (iii), (d) - (i) (d) (a) - (ii), (b) - (iii), (c) - (i), (d) - (iv)
4. Match List - I with List - II.
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List - I (States)
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List - II (Iron - ore mines)
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A Maharashtra
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I. Chikkamagaluru
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B. Odisha
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II. Durg
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C. Karnataka
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III. Ratnagiri
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D. Chhattisgarh
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IV. Mayurbhanj
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Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) A - III, B - I, C - II, D - IV (b) A - III, B - IV, C - II, D - I
(c) A - III, B - IV, C - I, D - II (d) A - III, B - I, C - IV, D - II
5. Which of the following causes of establishing Iron and Steel Industries in West Bengal, Odisha and Jharkhand are correct?
(A) Availability of water from rivers (B) Availability of high grade iron ore
(C) Availability of forest resources (D) Availability of coal for fuel in the proximity
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) (A), (B), (D) Only (b) (A), (B), (C) Only (c) (A), (C), (D) Only (d) (B), (C), (D) Only
Class 12 Geography Chapter 13 Subjective Questions Without Solutions
This question bank includes previous years' CBSE subjective questions (2 marks and above) without solutions, along with expert-curated questions. Below are 5 sample subjective questions for Class 12 Geography Chapter 13: Mineral and Energy Resources. To access all questions, download the PDF from the link provided below.
- Mention any four features of the ‘South-Western Plateau Region’ mineral belt of India.
(CBSE 2022, 2M)
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- Mention any four features of the ‘North – Western Region’ mineral belt in India.
(CBSE 2022, 2M)
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- Mention any four features of non-metallic minerals in India.
(CBSE 2022, 2M)
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- .Mention the main characteristics of mineral belt of ‘South – Western Regions of India.
(CBSE 2023, 3M)
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- “Most of the metallic minerals in India occurs in the peninsular plateau region in the old crystalline rocks.” Examine the statement.
(CBSE 2023, 5M)
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Humanities Subjects Table
Sub Areas of Chapter 13: Mineral and Energy Resources
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Chapter Name
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Sub Topics
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Mineral and Energy Resources
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13.1 Introduction
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13.2 Types of Minerals
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13.3 Distribution of Minerals in India
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13.4 Mining Methods and Their Impacts
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13.5 Energy Resources: Conventional and Non-Conventional
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13.6 Renewable Energy Sources
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13.7 Conservation of Resources
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Review of NCERT Class 12 Geography Chapter 13
In NCERT Class 12 Geography Chapter 13, "Mineral and Energy Resources," students explore the significance of minerals and energy resources in sustaining economic activities. The chapter emphasizes the need for sustainable mining practices, the shift towards renewable energy, and the importance of conserving non-renewable resources.
Mastering this chapter is essential for understanding the role of resources in industrial development and environmental conservation. By practicing MCQs and subjective questions, students can enhance their knowledge of resource geography and its applications.
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