UNIT – 8 INDIAN MINERAL AND POWER RESOURCES
I. Fill in the blanks with suitable answers.
1. The most important ferro-alloy metal is ----- (Manganese)
2. The main source of Aluminium is ------ (Bauxite)
3. The important non-metallic mineral is ----- (Mica)
4. A fuel substance of plant origin is ----- (Coal)
5. Shivanasamudram hydal power station is in the state of ----(Karnataka)
II. Answer the following questions in one sentence each:
1.What is mineral?
Mineral is a natural inorganic substance that possesses a definite chemical composition and physical properties
2. What is mining?
The process of extracting minerals from the Earth is called „Mining‟.
3. Which state is the largest producer of iron ore in India?
Odisha is the largest producer of iron ore in India
4.Which is the biggest producer of bauxite ore in India?
Odisha is the biggest producer of bauxite ore in India
5. What is the meaning of power resources‟?
The resources which are necessary for the generation of energy are called „power resources
6. What is the meaning of nuclear power‟?
The energy generated from the atomic minerals is called „nuclear power‟.
7. Which has the highest production of crude oil in India?
Bombay High
8. Whre was Petroleum first discovered in India ?
Petroleum was first discovered in India at Makum
9. Where was the first hydro-electricity power plant in India was installed?
The first hydro-electricity power plant in India was installed at Darjeeling
10. Where was the first nuclear power plant was set up ?
The first nuclear power plant was set up at Tarapur
11. Give examples for Conventional power resources.
Conventional power resources includes coal, petroleum, natural gas etc.
12. Give examples for Non-conventional power resources
solar, wind, tidal, geo-thermal power, biogas
III. Answer the following questions:
1. Define the terms Mineral and Mining.
Mineral is a natural inorganic substance that possesses a definite chemical composition and physical properties
The process of extracting minerals from the Earth is called „Mining‟.
2. What are the main uses of Manganese ore?
Manganese is the most important ferro-alloy metal.
It is used for the manufacture of steel.
It is also in the manufacture of dry batteries, paints, glass, pottery and calico printing.
3. Mention the major states producing Bauxite in India
Odisha, G u j a r a t , J h a r k h a n d , Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Tamil Nadu and Madhya Pradesh.
4. Explain the meaning and importance of power resources in India.
The resources which are necessary for the generation of energy are called „power resources
Power resources are essential for economic development and improving the standard of living of the people in a country.
They play a major role in the development of industry, agriculture, commerce, transport and communications etc
5. Explain the distribution of Petroleum in India.
Bombay High oil field extend in Arabian Sea near to Mumbai has the largest reserves of petroleum and has the highest production of crude oil in India.
Gujarat is the second leading oil producing area in India.
Its important oil fields are Ankaleswar, Cambay, Mehsena.
Petroleum was first discovered in India at Makum in Assam
6. Mention the Nuclear power stations in India.
Tarapur
Ranapratapsagar
Kalpakam
Narora
Kakrapara
Kaiga
Kundan Kulam
7. Mention the main hydal power plants of Tamil Nadu.
Mettur, Pykara, Papanasum, Periyar, Moyar Kundah, Suruliyar, Kodayar, Solayar
8. What are the uses of Minerals?
Minerals are the gift of nature.
They contribute to the prosperity of a country.
They are useful for industrial development, construction purpose, progress of transport and communication, trade and commerce.
Some minerals have great economic value. eg; gold, diamond etc.
8. What are the uses of Mica?
It is important non-metallic mineral.
It can be easily split into very thin, transparent sheets and is heat resistant.
Mica sheets are used in electrical industry, telephone, aeroplanes, automobiles and wireless communications.
9. What are the uses of Petrolium?
It is an important fuel as well as raw material for many industries.
It is an important source of commercial energy and is largely used for transport.
It provides raw materials for various petro-chemical industries such as synthetic rubber, synthetic fibre, drugs, fertilizers, dye stuffs etc.
10. Mention the main hydal power plants of Karnataka.
Shivanasamudram, Shimsa, Sharavathi, Linganamakki, Alamatti, Varahi, Kali and Bhadra
11.What are the need for Non-conventional power resources?
In India non-conventional power resources are found in abundance.
They are renewable, pollution free and eco-friendly.
They can be conveniently supplied to urban as well as rural areas.
They are capable of meeting the requirements of power in India, In recent years rate of energy consumption has increased.
Thus there is urgent need to develop of alternative power resources in India.
12. What are the reasons for energy crisis?
meager deposits and shortage of petroleum.
poor quality of coal.
erratic rainfall, hence shortage of water for the generation of hydro-electricity.
loss of power in the process of transmission and
limited use of non-conventional energy resources.
13. What are the remedies to solve the energy crisis?
increase the production of petroleum and coal.
steps to be taken to have substitutes for oil and coal.
importance must be given to increase water power generation.
greater use of non-conventional sources of energy.
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