1. Which of the following statements are true?
Which of the following statements about minerals in India is true?
1. Minerals in India are non-renewable resources essential for the country’s development.
2. The Indian mining industry began during the Mughal era.
3. India has an infinite supply of minerals to support its industries.
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 only
D. 1, 2, and 3
2. Which of the following statements are true?
Which of the following is true regarding India’s mineral production in 2023-24?
1. The Index of Mineral Production grew by 7.51%.
2. Metallic minerals accounted for 90.3% of the total value.
3. The total value of production reached ₹2,41,239 crore.
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, and 3
3. Which of the following statements are true?
Which of the following statements about metallic minerals in India is true?
1. Metallic minerals contributed ₹98,946 crore in value.
2. Zinc and chromite are the highest contributors among metallic minerals.
3. Odisha is the leading state in producing iron ore.
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, and 3
4. Which of the following statements are true?
Which of the following is true about India’s self-sufficiency in minerals?
1. India is self-sufficient in aluminium, zinc, and lead.
2. Bauxite and magnesite are entirely imported to meet demand.
3. India imports uncut diamonds for domestic industries.
A. 1 and 3 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 2 only
D. 1, 2, and 3
5. Which of the following statements are true?
Which of the following is correct regarding India’s Gross Value Added (GVA) from mining?
1. GVA from mining grew by 7.1% in 2023-24.
2. GVA at 2011-12 prices was ₹3,37,623 crore.
3. Mining contributed over 10% to India’s GDP in 2023-24.
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, and 3
6. Which of the following statements are true?
Which of the following is true regarding India’s mineral pricing trends in 2023-24?
1. The Wholesale Price Index (WPI) for minerals increased to 217.7.
2. The WPI rise reflects inflation in mineral prices.
3. The WPI in the previous year was 210.5.
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, and 3
7. Which of the following statements are true?
Which of the following states showed the highest growth in mineral production value in 2023-24?
1. Maharashtra achieved a growth rate of 64.3%.
2. Odisha led in mineral production value.
3. Karnataka surpassed Maharashtra in growth rate.
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, and 3
8. Which of the following statements are true?
Which of the following is true about India’s international mineral rankings?
1. India is the 2nd largest producer of steel globally.
2. India ranks 3rd in zinc production worldwide.
3. India ranks 1st in global aluminium production.
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, and 3
9. Which of the following statements are true?
Which of the following is true regarding iron ore production in India?
1. Iron ore production value was ₹98,946 crore in 2023-24.
2. Odisha is the leading state for iron ore production.
3. Karnataka produces more iron ore than Odisha.
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, and 3
10. Which of the following statements are true?
Which of the following is true about sustainability in Indian mining?
1. Mining activities are evenly distributed across Indian states.
2. Sustainable mining practices are critical for long-term growth.
3. Effective conservation strategies are essential for India’s economic development.
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, and 3
