India: Mineral & Energy: Class 12 Previous Year Questions

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1. (a) Explain the significance of petroleum as major source of energy and describe its distribution in India. 3 + 2 = 5 OR (b) Explain the significance of iron-ore as industrial raw material and describe its distribution in India. 3 + 2 =
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2. Match Column-I with Column-II and choose the correct option : 1 Column-I (Mineral) Column-II (Major Mines) a. Iron-ore i. Katni b. Manganese ii. Bhilwara c. Bauxite iii. Chandrapur d. Copper iv. Sundargarh Options : a b c d (A) iv iii i ii (B) iii iv ii i (C) …
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3. (a) "Petroleum is an essential source of energy and many byproducts are OR (b) ·The generation of energy through non-conventional sources is the statement with examples.
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4. Why should non-conventional sources of energy be used in India for sustainable development ? Explain with examples.
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5. Which of the following statements are correct related to mining ? Choose the correct option : i. In ancient times minerals were used to make tools and weapons. ii. All developed countries are extracting more minerals for their development. iii. The actual deve…
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6. (a) Analyze the relationship between the conservation of mineral resources and sustainable development in India. 5 OR (b) Analyze the advantages of non-conventional energy sources by giving the example of solar energy in India. 5 16 IÊS> L> 29 30 2 5=10 29. {X…
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7. the statement with suitable arguments in the context of India.
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8. (a) Describe coal as source of conventional energy in India. OR (b) Describe the importance of solar energy as a source of non- conventional energy in India.
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9. l. Analyse any three causes for uneven spatial distribution of population in India.
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10. The port designed to receive petroleum, petroleum products and fertilizers is : (a) New Mangaluru (b) Haldia (c) Kandla (d) Tuticorin
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11. (a) Mention any four features of the ·North-Eastern Plateau Region' mineral belt of India. /×4=2 OR (b) Mention any four features of the ·South-Western Plateau Region' mineral belt of India. / × 4 = 2 Page 3 ( 3HS ) 1 ×3=3 4.2 4.3 (-) .5 6. 2 ×3= 6 5. 3×1=3 6.…
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12. *There is no change in the Question Paper Design and Assessment Pattern for Academic Session 2026-27. 19 Read the passage given below carefully and answer the following questions. The uneven spatial distribution of population in India suggests a close relation…
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13. Bio-energy refers to energy derived from biological products or plant and animal waste. Which of the following statements DEFINITELY proves that bio-energy materials are one of the cheapest alternatives to fossil fuels? A. They can be sourced locally. B. They …
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14. There is an inverse relationship between the quality and quantity of minerals i.e. good quality minerals are less in quantity as compared to low-quality minerals. They also take a long time to develop geologically. Source (edited): NCERT 1 Which of the followi…
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15. Given below are the steps involved in the formation of crude petroleum. (I) Sediment is subjected to heat and pressure over millions of years. (II) Dead plants and animals are buried under layers of sediment. (III) The hydrocarbons are trapped in porous rocks.…
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16. The North-Eastern Plateau Region has variety of minerals viz. iron ore, coal, manganese, bauxite and mica. This belt covers A. Malwa Plateau and Deccan Trap B. Karnataka, Goa, Tamil Nadu Upland and Kerala 1 C. Aravalli in Rajasthan and Gujarat D. Chhotanagpur,…
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17. Which of the following minerals provide a strong base for the development of metallurgical industries? A. Coal, Limestone, Dolomite B. Bauxite, Mica, Limestone C. Iron Ore, Manganese, Chromite D. Iron Ore, Copper, Limestone
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