List of top Geography Questions on Minerals and Rocks asked in CBSE CLASS XII

"Petroleum is referred to as liquid gold." Explain the statement.
Arrange the following copper mines of Rajasthan from north to south as per their locations and choose the correct option:
i. Bhilwara
ii. Khetri
iii. Udaipur
iv. Alwar
Which of the following statements are correct related to underground mining method? Choose the correct option:
i. It is used when the ore lies deep below the surface.
ii. It is the easiest and cheapest mining method.
iii. It requires specially designed lift and drills.
iv. It is also known as shaft method.
Arrange the following iron-ore mines of India from south-west to north-east direction of their locations and choose the correct option:
i. Bailadila
ii. Mayurbhanj
iii. Ballari
iv. Kudremukh
Read the following statements related to ‘surface mining’ carefully and choose the correct option:
i. It is the cheapest and the safest way of mining minerals.
ii. Its output is large and rapid.
iii. It is used to extract minerals from deeper part.
iv. It is also known as open cast mining.