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GEOGRAPHY Test 6

20-03-2026

Geography Test 6

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1) Consider the following minerals:

  1. Iron
  2. Chromium
  3. Gold

IV. Manganese

  1. Nickel

How many of the above are classified as ferrous metallic minerals?

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2) Consider the following statements regarding Iron Ore in India:

  1. India has the largest reserve of iron ore in Asia.
  2. Haematite and magnetite are the two main types of iron ore found in India.
  3. Nearly 95% of India’s iron ore reserves are located in northern and western India.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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3) An important mineral in India is widely used in the smelting of iron ore and in the manufacture of ferro-alloys. Although its deposits occur in various geological formations, it is primarily associated with the Dharwar system. The leading producers of this mineral include Madhya Pradesh and Odisha, with major mining areas located in districts such as Bonai, Kendujhar and Sundergarh.

Which one of the following minerals is being described?

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4) Consider the following pairs regarding types of iron ore:

Iron Ore Characteristic
I. Haematite Iron content about 60–70%
II. Magnetite Contains more than 70% iron and has magnetic properties
III. Limonite Hydrated iron oxide with 40–60% iron content
IV. Siderite Iron carbonate with 20–40% iron content

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

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5) With reference to mica in India, consider the following statements:

  1. Mica can be split into very thin sheets which are tough and flexible.
  2. Jharkhand is known for producing high quality mica from the lower Hazaribagh plateau region.
  3. The mica belt in Rajasthan extends for about 150 km from Jaipur to Bhilwara.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

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6) With reference to Indian coal, consider the following statements:

  1. Most Indian coal is of Gondwana origin.
  2. Indian coal has high ash and low sulphur content.
  3. Indian coal generally has low ash fusion temperature.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

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7) Consider the following products:

I. Fertilisers

II. Synthetic rubber

III. Synthetic fibre

IV. Lubricants

V. Vaseline

VI. Cosmetics

How many of the above are products of petrochemical industries?

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8) Consider the following pairs:

State Uranium Deposit Region
I. Meghalaya Mahadek Basin
II. Jharkhand Singhbhum Shear Zone
III. Karnataka Cuddapah Basin

How many of the above pairs are incorrectly matched?

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9) Ilmenite and rutile, which are abundantly found in certain coastal regions of India, are major sources of which of the following?

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10) With reference to Asbestos, consider the following statements:

  1. Chrysotile is a fibrous variety of serpentine and accounts for the majority of commercially used asbestos.
  2. Asbestos is valued for its high tensile strength and resistance to fire.
  3. Asbestos cement sheets and pipes are used in building construction.
  4. India’s asbestos production is mainly concentrated in Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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11) Consider the following statements:

Statement-I: Permanent wind systems such as the trade winds and westerlies, as well as seasonal winds like the monsoon, can be harnessed for generating wind energy.

Statement-II: Local winds such as land and sea breezes are not suitable for electricity generation.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

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12) The rivers that provide water to the Tata Iron and Steel plant are

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13) Consider the following pairs :

Steel Plant Collaboration Country
I. Rourkela Steel Plant Germany
II. Bhilai Steel Plant Russia
III. Durgapur Steel Plant United Kingdom

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

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14) With reference to the development of the cotton textile industry in India, consider the following statements:

  1. In ancient and medieval times, it functioned mainly as a cottage industry.
  2. India was famous for muslin, calicos and chintz.
  3. The industry developed partly because cotton is suitable for hot and humid climates.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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15) Consider the following statements:

I. Sugar factories are generally located within sugarcane-producing regions because sugarcane is a weight-losing crop and needs to be crushed within 24 hours of harvesting.

II. Maharashtra produces more than one-third of India’s total sugar production and has 119 sugar mills, of which 87 are in the cooperative sector.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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16) With reference to the usefulness of the by-products of the sugar industry, consider the following statements:

  1. Bagasse can be used as biomass fuel for the generation of energy.
  2. Molasses can be used as one of the feedstocks for the production of synthetic chemical fertilizers.
  3. Molasses can be used for the production of ethanol.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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17) With reference to Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in India, consider the following statements:

  1. The SEZ policy was introduced in April 2000 to promote exports and investment.
  2. Asia’s first Export Processing Zone (EPZ) was set up at Kandla in 1965.
  3. The SEZ Act, 2005 came into force in February 2006.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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18) Consider the following minerals:

I. Lithium

II. Cobal

III. Nickel

IV. Rare Earth Elements (REE)

V. Silicon

VI. Gold

How many of the above are included in the 2023 notified list of Critical Minerals by the Government of India?

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19) With reference to classification of roads in India, consider the following statements:

  1. National Highways are constructed and maintained by the Central Government through NHAI.
  2. The Golden Quadrilateral connects Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata.
  3. The East–West Corridor connects Srinagar and Kanyakumari.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

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20) With reference to the Border Roads Organisation (BRO), consider the following statements:

  1. It was established in 1960.
  2. It functions under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
  3. It was created to strengthen defence preparedness along northern and north-eastern boundaries.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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21) With reference to India’s plastic roads initiative, consider the following statements:

  1. NHAI mandates the use of waste plastic–mixed bitumen for certain roads.
  2. Mixing plastic with bitumen weakens road durability during monsoons.
  3. Plastic roads help absorb urban plastic waste into infrastructure.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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22) Which of the following components are included under Bharatmala Pariyojana?

  1. Economic Corridors
  2. National Corridor Efficiency Improvement
  3. Coastal and Port Connectivity Roads
  4. Development of Metro Rail Networks

Select the correct answer using the code below:

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23) Consider the following statements regarding the Dedicated Freight Corridors (DFCs) in India:

  1. The Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor runs from Ludhiana to Dankuni and is largely funded by the World Bank.
  2. The Western Dedicated Freight Corridor runs from Dadri to Jawaharlal Nehru Port and is funded by the Japan International Cooperation Agency.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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24) The “Diamond Quadrilateral” project of Indian Railways aims to connect which of the following cities through a high-speed rail network?

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25) Consider the following pairs regarding Major Sea Ports of India:

Port Characteristic
1. Chennai Artificial harbour
2. Paradip Riverine port
3. Visakhapatnam Land-locked harbour
4. Kandla Tidal port

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

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26) With reference to ports on the Eastern Coast of India, consider the following statements:

  1. Ennore Port is India’s first corporatised port.
  2. Tuticorin Port is located in the Gulf of Mannar.
  3. Kolkata Port is a natural harbour with no problem of siltation.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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27) Consider the following pairs regarding National Waterways of India:

National Waterway River/Stretch
1. NW-1 Ganga–Bhagirathi–Hooghly (Haldia–Allahabad)
2. NW-2 Brahmaputra (Dhubri–Sadiya)
3. NW-3 Krishna–Godavari River systems
4. NW-4 West Coast Canal, Champakara and Udyogmandal Canals

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

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28) Consider the following statements regarding India’s “Pharmacy Migration” paradox:

Statement I: Tax incentives and the need for cool, dust-free climates encouraged pharmaceutical units to shift from the hot plains of Gujarat and Maharashtra to Himalayan foothill regions such as Baddi and Sikkim.

Statement II: The rapid growth of pharmaceutical industries in Baddi led to urban sprawl in a fragile mountain ecosystem.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

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29) Consider the following initiatives related to tourism in India:

  1. PRASHAD Scheme
  2. Swachh Bharat Movement
  3. All India Permit Rules, 2021
  4. Dekho Apna Desh Initiative

Which of the above aim to promote tourism directly or indirectly?

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30) Consider the following statements regarding types of urban areas in India:

Statement I: Statutory Towns are areas that have been legally notified as urban by the State government and include Municipal Corporations, Municipalities, and Cantonment Boards.

Statement II: Census Towns are identified by the Census of India based on specific demographic and economic criteria rather than statutory notification.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

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