CBSE 10th Social Science GEO - Minerals and Energy Resources - New Model Questions Papers Study Material - QB365 Set A

Download CBSE Class 10th Standard CBSE Social Science question papers, sample papers, important questions, and previous year solved papers in PDF format. Get free study materials, NCERT solutions, and exam preparation resources for Class 10th Standard CBSE Social Science

Questions:

Multiple Choice Question

26 x 1 = 26

Consider the following statements and choose the correct option.
Statement I : Majority of rocks contains several minerals however some rocks may contain single mineral only.
Statement II : Rocks are combinations of minerals.

(a)

Statement Iis correct and statement II is incorrect.

(b)

Statement I is incorrect and statement II is correct

(c)

Both I and statements II are incorrect

(d)

Both I and statements II are correct

Consider the following statements and choose the correct option.
Statement I : Mineral is a heterogeneous, naturally occurring substance.
Statement lI : Minerals have a definable internal structure.

(a)

Statement I is correct and statement II is incorrect

(b)

Statement I is incorrect and statement II is correct

(c)

Both statements I and II are incorrect

(d)

Both statenments I and II are correct

Read the characteristics given in the box and identify the type of coal from the option given below.
• This is low grade brown coal.
• The principal reserves are in Neyveli in Tamil Nadu.
• It is soft with high moisture content.

(a)

Pit Coal

(b)

Anthracite Coal

(c)

Lignite Coal

(d)

Bituminous Coal

Mr. Z lives in a village where women use cow dung cakes and firewood to cook food. He decided to install a small biogas plant in his farm because
I. It provides most efficient use of cattle dung in the form of energy.
II. Farm waste can be used for the production of biogas.
III, It improves the quality of manure.
IV. It does not cause pollution nor have any bad effect on health of Women.

(a)

Only I

(b)

II and III

(c)

III and IV

(d)

All of these

Which of the following statements accurately describes the 'petroleum' ?
I. It is the most abundantly available energy resource
II. Lignite is a type of petroleum reserves
III. It provides lubricants for machinery.
IV, It is also found in fault traps between porous and non-porous rocks.

(a)

Only III

(b)

II and IV

(c)

I and II

(d)

III and IV

Consider the following statements about bauxite.
I. Bauxite is a clay-like substance from which alumina is extracted.
II. Jharkhand is largest bauxite producer of India
III. Bellari-Chitradurga belt is famous for bauxite reserves in India.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?

(a)

Only I

(b)

II and III

(c)

I and III

(d)

All of these

Arrange the following manganese producing states from highest to lowest production.
I. Odisha
II. Madhya Pradesh
III. Karnataka
IV. Andhra Pradesh

(a)

II, I, III, IV

(b)

I, II, III, IV

(c)

III, II, I, IV

(d)

II, III, IV, I

'India's Energy Transition: Challenges and Opportunities for a Sustainable Future'
India is a crucial player in the global clean energy transition, given its status as the third-largest energy Consumer in the world as of 2022. As the need to accelerate this transition becomes urgent in the face of rising climate catastrophes, India is taking prompt action to address its high carbon emissions and environmental challenges.
Source : The Times of India
Should India shift to sustainable sources of energy?

(a)

Yes, because sustainable sources are cheaper and can contribute to economic growth of a country.

(b)

No, because conventional sources can be used in a way that minimises pollution

(c)

Yes, because clean energy transition requires developing sustainable alternatives

(d)

No, because India is already working for conservation of forest resources which in turn balances its environmental emissions

Choose the correct option.

(a)

Chandrapur thermal power plant - Odisha

(b)

Mayurbhanj iron ore mines - Amarkantak

(c)

Kalol oil fields - Gujarat

(d)

Bauxite producer - Jharkhand

10.

Which of the following is true for geothermal energy?

(a)

Experimental projects for geothermal energy are set up in Puga Valley, Ladakh

(b)

Aravalli ranges of Rajasthan have small reserves of geothermal energy

(c)

It develops in regions where there is low temperature

(d)

Geothermal energy is a good source for exhaustible conventional fuels.

11.

In India, the Gulf of Khambhat, the Gulf of Kuchchh and the Gangetic delta provide ideal condition for utilising which energy?

(a)

Tidal energy

(b)

Wind energy

(c)

Solar energy

(d)

Non-conventional energy

12.

Where is the largest wind farm cluster located in India?

(a)

Andhra Pradesh

(b)

Kerala

(c)

Karnataka

(d)

Tamil Nadu

13.

Which type of sand in Kerala is rich in thorium?

(a)

Monazite sands

(b)

Gypsum sands

(c)

Silica sands

(d)

Black sands

14.

Non-conventional sources of energy are renewable form of energy that is continuously produced in nature and is limitless.
Which of the following examples represents the non-conventional sources of energy?

(a)

Production of thermal energy

(b)

Use of natural gas

(c)

A biogas plant set up at municipal level

(d)

A petroleum station

15.

Large reserves of natural gas have been discovered in which place in India?

(a)

Arabian Sea

(b)

Andaman and Nicobar Islands

(c)

Krishna Godavari Basin

(d)

Gulf of Mannar

16.

Why do you think that mining is a risky activity?

(a)

Because it can result in death of the miner.

(b)

Because people are engaged in bloodshed over mining related issues

(c)

Because mining has impact on the health of the miners and environment

(d)

Because it is done underground

17.

Iron ore is exported to Japan and South Korea through which port?

(a)

Chennai

(b)

Visakhapatnam

(c)

Haldia

(d)

Mangaluru

18.

The Badampahar mine in Mayurbhanj and Kendujhar district is situated in which of the following Indian state?

(a)

Karnataka

(b)

Odisha

(c)

Chhattisgarh

(d)

Jharkhand

19.

Which is the finest iron ore with a very high content of iron?

(a)

Magnetite

(b)

Haematite

(c)

Lignite

(d)

None of these

20.

Which of the following is the basic mineral and the backbone of industrial development?

(a)

Zinc ore

(b)

Iron ore

(c)

Manganese ore

(d)

Silver ore

21.

Sangita and her husband belongs to mizo-tribe in the North-East region of India. They live in an area that is rich in mineral resources. They both are involved in rat-hole mining along with other individuals of the community.
Accordingly, which of the following steps would be most crucial in this situation?

(a)

Government should immediately stop them from rat hole mining as it is declared illegal by national green tribunal.

(b)

Government should make some provisions to make rat hole mining easy for them.

(c)

Government should give monetary help to the people belonging to this community to prevent them from this practice.

(d)

Government should give them awareness about the other methods of mining.

22.

Which of the following minerals is/are obtained from ocean waters?

(a)

Common salt

(b)

Bromine

(c)

Magnesium

(d)

All of these

23.

Which one of the following minerals is contained in the Monazite sand?

(a)

Oil

(b)

Uranium

(c)

Thorium

(d)

Coal

24.

Minerals are deposited and accumulated in the stratas of which of the following rocks?

(a)

Sedimentary rocks

(b)

Metamorphic rocks

(c)

Igneous rocks

(d)

None of these

25.

Koderma, in Jharkhand is the leading producer of which one of the following minerals?

(a)

Bauxite

(b)

Mica

(c)

Iron ore

(d)

Copper

26.

Which one of the following minerals is formed by decomposition of rocks, leaving a residual mass of weathered material?

(a)

Coal

(b)

Bauxite

(c)

Gold

(d)

Zinc

Match the following

1 x 1 = 1

27.

(a)

A B C D
3 1 4 2

(b)

3 1 2 4

(c)

2 3 1 4

(d)

2 3 4 1

Assertion and reason

8 x 1 = 8

28.

Assertion (A) : Conservation of energy resources is essential.
Reason (R) : Energy is a basic requirement for economic development
CODES
(a) Both A and R arc true and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
(c) A is true, but R is false
(d) A is false, but R is true

29.

Assertion (A) : Increased use of fossil fuels creates a healthy environment.
Reason (R) : Fossil fuels such as coal, oil and gas are non-replenishable and non-renewable
CODES:
(a) Both A and R arc true and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
(c) A is true, but R is false
(d) A is false, but R is true

30.

Assertion (A) : Natural gas is referred as an environment friendly fuel.
Reason (R) : Natural gas contains low carbon dioxide emissions.
CODES:
(a) Both A and R arc true and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
(c) A is true, but R is false
(d) A is false, but R is true

31.

Assertion (A) : Thermal power stations are located on or near the coalfields.
Reason (R) : Coal is a bulky material, which loses weight on use as it is reduced to ash. Hence, heavy industries and thermal power stations are located on or near the coalfields.
CODES:
(a) Both A and R arc true and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
(c) A is true, but R is false
(d) A is false, but R is true

32.

Assertion (A) : Geological processes of mineral formation is slow.
Reason (R) : Minerals resources are Consumed way quickly than they are formed
CODES:
(a) Both A and R arc true and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
(c) A is true, but R is false
(d) A is false, but R is true

33.

Assertion (A) : Mica isa non-metallic mineral.
Reason (R) : Mica mineral is the basic raw material for cement industry
CODES:
(a) Both A and R arc true and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
(c) A is true, but R is false
(d) A is false, but R is true

34.

Assertion (A) : Uses of iron brought a radical change in human life.
Reason (R) : Different kinds of tools were invented by using minerals.
CODES:
(a) Both A and R arc true and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
(c) A is true, but R is false
(d) A is false, but R is true

35.

Assertion (A) : Minerals are an indispensable part of our lives.
Reason (R) : All living things need minerals
CODES:
(a) Both A and R arc true and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
(c) A is true, but R is false
(d) A is false, but R is true

Picture Based Questions

2 x 1 = 2

36.

The given picture shows the development of which Source of energy?

(a) Biogas
(b) Geo-thermal energy
(c) Solar energy
(d) Nuclear energy

37.

What work do the following picture show?

(a) Construction work in progress
(b) Mining
(c) Trapping of nuclear energy
(d) Conservation of minerals

Visit QB365-SLMS - https://www.qb365.in/slms/

Answers Key:

Multiple Choice Question

26 x 1 = 26

(d)
Both I and statements II are correct

(b)
Statement I is incorrect and statement II is correct

(d)
All of these

(d)
III and IV

(a)
Only I

(a)
II, I, III, IV

10.

(a)
Experimental projects for geothermal energy are set up in Puga Valley, Ladakh

11.

(a)
Tidal energy

12.

(d)
Tamil Nadu

13.

(a)
Monazite sands

14.

15.

16.

17.

(b)
Visakhapatnam

18.

(b)
Odisha

19.

(a)
Magnetite

20.

(b)
Iron ore

21.

(a)
Government should immediately stop them from rat hole mining as it is declared illegal by national green tribunal.

22.

(d)
All of these

23.

24.

(a)
Sedimentary rocks

25.

(b)
Mica

26.

(b)
Bauxite

Match the following

1 x 1 = 1

27.

(a)
A B C D
3 1 4 2

Assertion and reason

8 x 1 = 8

28.