462 RAS Prelims practice MCQs on Indian geography are on this page, in 9 chapters. They cover the physiographic divisions, rivers and lakes, climate, irrigation, agriculture, minerals, industrial regions, the iron and steel, textile and sugar industries, and petrochemical, IT and emerging industries. Each question has an answer and an explanation, in the formats the exam uses.
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RAS PrelimsIndian Geography · Minerals of India: Metallic and Non-Metallic
Q241. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Non-Metallic Mineral
Major Industrial Use
A. Limestone
i. Plaster of Paris and Cement retarder
B. Mica
ii. Electrical insulation
C. Rock Phosphate
iii. Superphosphate fertilizers
D. Gypsum
iv. Cement clinker
Codes:
Explanation
Non-metallic minerals serve specific industrial functions. Limestone is used for manufacturing cement clinker. Mica provides essential electrical insulation for high-voltage equipment. Rock phosphate is a primary ingredient in the production of superphosphate fertilizers. Gypsum is used in making Plaster of Paris and acts as a retarder in cement to control the setting time, ensuring the material remains workable during construction.
RAS PrelimsIndian Geography · Minerals of India: Metallic and Non-Metallic
Q242. Which of the following statements correctly highlights the significance of Chromite deposits in Odisha?
Explanation
Chromite deposits in Odisha are of immense industrial importance primarily due to their metallurgical applications. The mineral is used to produce ferro-chrome, which is essential for manufacturing stainless steel and other corrosion-resistant alloys. Additionally, chromite is used to make refractory bricks that line high-temperature furnaces, demonstrating its critical role in heavy industry and the metallurgical processing of various metallic products.
RAS PrelimsIndian Geography · Minerals of India: Metallic and Non-Metallic
Q243. Consider the following statements about Mica distribution in India: I. Jharkhand is a leading producer with the Koderma-Gaya-Hazaribagh belt being predominant. II. In Rajasthan, the major mica producing area is situated around Ajmer and Bhilwara. III. Andhra Pradesh is known for the Nellore mica belt. IV. Mica occurs exclusively in the form of massive, unbreakable sedimentary blocks. V. India is one of the world’s leading exporters of sheet mica. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Explanation
India is a prominent producer and exporter of sheet mica. Leading regions include the Koderma belt in Jharkhand, the Nellore belt in Andhra Pradesh, and areas around Ajmer in Rajasthan. Mica occurs as thin sheets within igneous and metamorphic rocks, not as massive sedimentary blocks. Its ease of splitting into very thin, flexible layers is a key physical characteristic for industrial use.
RAS PrelimsIndian Geography · Minerals of India: Metallic and Non-Metallic
Q244. Which of the following regions is an exception and is NOT recognised as a significant mica-producing belt in India?
Explanation
Koderma, Nellore and Bhilwara are mica-producing areas. Digboi is known for oil in Assam, so it is not a mica belt.
RAS PrelimsIndian Geography · Minerals of India: Metallic and Non-Metallic
Q245. A cement manufacturing plant is typically established close to limestone quarries rather than the market. This concept application reflects that limestone is a:
Explanation
Cement plants are built near limestone quarries because limestone is a weight-losing, bulky raw material, and moving it would cost more than moving the cement.
RAS PrelimsIndian Geography · Minerals of India: Metallic and Non-Metallic
Q246. Given below are two statements: Statement I: Limestone is found in association with rocks composed of calcium carbonates or calcium and magnesium carbonates. Statement II: Limestone is found strictly in the igneous rock formations of the Peninsular plateau. Select the correct option:
Explanation
Limestone is found with rocks made of calcium carbonate or calcium and magnesium carbonates, so Statement I is correct. It occurs in sedimentary rocks, not strictly in igneous ones, so Statement II is incorrect.
RAS PrelimsIndian Geography · Minerals of India: Metallic and Non-Metallic
Q247. Which of the following pairs correctly matches a famous Mica belt with its respective state?
Explanation
Koderma is a mica belt in Jharkhand. Nellore is in Andhra Pradesh, Ajmer in Rajasthan and Hazaribagh in Jharkhand, so the other pairs are wrong.
RAS PrelimsIndian Geography · Minerals of India: Metallic and Non-Metallic
Q248. Rajasthan dominates the Indian production of Gypsum. Which of the following districts in Rajasthan is renowned for having the largest gypsum deposits?
Explanation
Rajasthan dominates India’s gypsum production, and Bikaner district has the largest deposits, with Jaisalmer and Nagaur also important.
RAS PrelimsIndian Geography · Minerals of India: Metallic and Non-Metallic
Q249. Consider the following statements regarding Rock Phosphate: I. It is an essential raw material for the production of phosphatic fertilizers. II. Jhamarkotra in the Udaipur district of Rajasthan is the largest rock phosphate deposit in India. III. Rock phosphate is predominantly mined in the coastal alluvial tracts of Kerala. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Explanation
Rock phosphate is the raw material for phosphatic fertilisers, and Jhamarkotra in Udaipur district is the largest deposit in India. It is not mined mainly in the coastal alluvial tracts of Kerala, so III is wrong.
RAS PrelimsIndian Geography · Minerals of India: Metallic and Non-Metallic
Q250. Gypsum is widely applied in agricultural fields in Rajasthan and Punjab. What is the primary cause-and-effect relationship justifying this practice?
Explanation
Gypsum is used in Rajasthan and Punjab as a soil amendment to reclaim alkaline and saline soils, since the calcium helps replace the sodium.
Answer key for these questions
Q
Correct answer
241
(a) A-iv, B-ii, C-iii, D-i
242
(c) Metallurgical use for stainless steel and refractory bricks.
243
(a) I, II, III and V only
244
(c) Digboi region
245
(b) Weight-losing, bulky raw material
246
(c) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
247
(a) Koderma - Jharkhand
248
(c) Bikaner
249
(a) I and II only
250
(d) Gypsum acts as a soil amendment to reclaim alkaline and saline soils.
Key facts from Indian Geography
The RPSC syllabus lists Indian physiography, climate, rivers and lakes, irrigation, important crops, metallic and non-metallic minerals, and industrial regions and industries.
Physiography and rivers are asked through locations: the highest peak of a range, the origin of a river, a lake and its state.
Minerals and industries questions link a mineral or plant to its State, for example Khetri copper in Jhunjhunu or Bhilai steel in Chhattisgarh.
Agriculture and irrigation questions test crops, their leading States and the major projects and disputes.
The questions often include Rajasthan items, such as the Luni, Zawar and the Indira Gandhi Canal.
Frequently asked questions
How many RAS Prelims practice MCQs are there on Indian Geography?
This page has 462 practice MCQs on Indian Geography. Each has the correct answer, and most have an explanation.
Which chapters does the Indian geography set cover?
Nine chapters: physiographic divisions of India, major rivers and lakes, climate, irrigation, agriculture (food, commercial and plantation crops), minerals (metallic and non-metallic), major industrial regions, iron and steel, textile and sugar industries, and petrochemical, IT and emerging industries.
Is Indian geography in the RAS Prelims syllabus?
Yes. RPSC lists the physiographic divisions, climate, rivers and lakes, irrigation, agriculture, minerals and industries of India in the Geography of World and India section of the syllabus.
How should I prepare Indian geography for RAS Prelims?
Keep a map of India and mark every place that comes up: peaks, rivers, lakes, mines and plants. Attempt each chapter, read the explanations and revise State-wise lists of crops, minerals and industries.
