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Chapter	Minerals and Energy Resources
Type of Questions	Case Study Questions
Nature of Questions	Competency Based Questions
Board	CBSE
Class	10
Subject	Social Science – Geography
Book	Contemporary India-II
Theme	Resources and Development
Useful for	Class 10 Studying Students
Answers provided	Yes
Difficulty level	Mentioned
Important Link	Class 10 Social Science Chapterwise Case Study

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Case Study Questions on Minerals and Energy Resources Class 10

Case Study Question 1:

Passage 1:

Read the following passage and answer the questions:

Iron ore is one of the most important ferrous minerals, essential for the development of the iron and steel industry. In India, major iron ore deposits are found in Jharkhand, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, and Goa. Iron ore is exported to countries like Japan and South Korea. Steel plants are usually located near iron ore mines to reduce transportation costs. With increasing industrialisation, the demand for iron ore has been rising consistently.

Q1. Which state is the leading producer of iron ore in India?
(a) Maharashtra
(b) Goa
(c) Odisha
(d) Punjab

Q2. Why are steel plants often located near iron ore mines?
(a) To attract tourism
(b) For availability of cheap labour
(c) To reduce transportation costs
(d) To export directly from mines

Q3. Iron ore belongs to which category of minerals?
(a) Non-metallic
(b) Ferrous
(c) Non-ferrous
(d) Fossil

Q4. Name a country to which India exports iron ore.
(a) USA
(b) South Korea
(c) Russia
(d) Australia

Answers:
Q1. (c)
Q2. (c)
Q3. (b)
Q4. (b)

Case Study Question 2:

Passage 2:
India uses both renewable and non-renewable sources of energy. Coal, petroleum, and natural gas are non-renewable sources that will eventually deplete. On the other hand, energy sources like solar, wind, hydro, and biomass are renewable, eco-friendly, and sustainable. The government is promoting renewable energy to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and minimize environmental pollution. Solar energy is especially useful in remote and rural areas.

Q1. Which of the following is a renewable energy source?
(a) Coal
(b) Natural gas
(c) Solar energy
(d) Petroleum

Q2. What is the major disadvantage of non-renewable energy sources?
(a) They are cheap
(b) They are unlimited
(c) They pollute the environment and are exhaustible
(d) They are used in remote areas only

Q3. Why is solar energy important for rural areas?
(a) It is available only in cities
(b) It does not work without machines
(c) It provides electricity where grid power is unavailable
(d) It is expensive

Q4. The government promotes renewable energy mainly to:
(a) Increase taxes
(b) Reduce fossil fuel imports and pollution
(c) Help oil companies
(d) Export solar panels

Answers:
Q1. (c)
Q2. (c)
Q3. (c)
Q4. (b)

Case Study Question 3:

Passage 3:
Mining is the process of extracting minerals from the earth. It has contributed greatly to the economic development of India. However, mining also causes environmental degradation. It leads to deforestation, soil erosion, and water pollution. The mining industry must follow sustainable practices and proper environmental safeguards. Restoring mined areas, afforestation, and proper disposal of waste can help reduce the harmful effects of mining.

Q1. What is the main environmental issue caused by mining?
(a) Increase in rainfall
(b) Deforestation and land degradation
(c) Urban development
(d) Growth of forests

Q2. Which of the following is a sustainable mining practice?
(a) Throwing waste into rivers
(b) Leaving pits open
(c) Restoring the mined land and afforestation
(d) Mining in protected forest areas

Q3. How does mining affect water bodies?
(a) It purifies water
(b) It helps in irrigation
(c) It can cause water pollution
(d) It improves water quality

Q4. To reduce the environmental impact, mining companies should:
(a) Cut more trees
(b) Increase machinery
(c) Leave open pits
(d) Follow environmental regulations

Answers:
Q1. (b)
Q2. (c)
Q3. (c)
Q4. (d)

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Topics from which case study questions may be asked

Minerals
Classification of Minerals
Mode of Occurrence of Minerals
Conservation of Minerals
Energy Resources

Minerals are found in ores: The term ‘ore’ is used to describe an accumulation of any mineral mixed with other elements. India is fortunate to have fairly rich and varied mineral resources. However, these are unevenly distributed.

Iron is the most useful of all metals. It has strength, hardness and magnetic properties. Iron has become the basis of modern industrialisation.

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Q4: What are the important keywords in this chapter “Minerals and Energy Resources”?

A4: Important keywords for CBSE Class 10 Minerals and Energy Resources are given below:
Haematite: Red oxide iron ore having 60% to 70% of iron content.
Hydroelectricity: Electricity generated by flowing or falling water.
LPG: Liquefied Petroleum Gas commonly called cooking gas.
Limonite: A variety of iron ore containing 40% to 60% of iron.
Lignite: Brown coal
Magnetite: Iron ore having 72% of iron content.
Metallic Minerals: Minerals containing metals
Monazite: A source of thorium, used in production of nuclear energy.
Non-conventional Energy Sources: Usually renewable energy sources like solar energy, wind power, hydel power, etc.
Non-ferrous: Not containing iron
Offshore Drilling: Offshore drilling is the process of drilling mineral oil from the seabed, off from the shore, by drilling at the bottom of the sea.
Ore: Naturally occurring mineral in its rough state.
Seams: Layers, especially of coal.
Thermal Power: Power derived from fossil fuel.
Tidal Power: Power generated from tides.
Bauxite: An ore from which aluminium is obtained.
Bituminous: A variety of coal containing 60% to 80% carbon.

Q5: What are minerals?

A5: Minerals are homogeneous naturally occurring substances normally found in solid, liquid and gaseous state.

Q6: Which of the characteristics of minerals are not the concerns of the geographers?

A6: Formation, age, and physical and chemical composition of minerals are not the concerns of the geographers.

Q7: Where was petroleum drilled first in India?

A7: Petroleum was first drilled in Digboi (Assam).

Q8: Which factor is responsible for the sugar mills to shift and concentrate in the southern and western states of India?

A8: The factor responsible for the sugar mills to shift and concentrate in the southern and western states of India is that the cane produced in southern and western states of India has higher sucrose content.

Q9: What are ores?

A9: The term ‘ore’ is used to describe an accumulation of any mineral mixed with other elements. Minerals are usually found in ores.

Q10: What are placer deposits?

A10: Certain minerals may occur as alluvial deposits in sands of valley floors and base of hills. These deposits are called ‘placer deposits’.

Q11: What is ‘mine’?

A11: When the extraction of a mineral from its deposit or reserve becomes economically viable, that deposit is termed as ‘mine’.

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