List of top Geography Questions on Mineral and Energy Resources asked in CBSE CLASS XII

Define the term mineral fuels. Explain the disadvantage of mineral fuels with reference to India.
Two statements are given below. They are Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read both the statements carefully and choose the correct option.
Assertion (A): There is an inverse relationship between quality and quantity of minerals.
Reason (R): Good quality minerals are less in quantity as compared to low quality minerals.

Study the given figure carefully and answer the questions that follow :
minning

Why is petroleum known as liquid gold? Explain by giving three arguments.

Arrange the following states in sequence (highest to lowest) according to their reserves of iron ore and choose the correct option.
I. Jharkhand 
II. Karnataka 
III. Chhattisgarh
IV. Odisha
 

“Nuclear energy has emerged as a viable source in recent times.” Evaluate the statement in the Indian context.
Arrange the following coal mines of India according to their location from north to south and choose the correct option.
I. Singareni
II. Neyveli
III. Singrauli
IV. Korba
Arrange the following oil refineries of India from their north to south locations and choose the correct option.
I. Mathura
II. Bathinda
III. Bina
IV. Panipat
“Tertiary activities include both production and exchange.” Explain the statement.
Choose the correct option of group of states of iron ore reserves from high to low.
“Nuclear energy has emerged as a viable source in recent times,” Analyse the statement in the context of India.
In the Indian context, the non-conventional sources of energy are more equitably distributed and are environment-friendly.” In the context of this statement, analyse the future prospect of India in meeting its clean energy demand.
“Although India is richly endowed with a variety of mineral resources yet distribution of minerals over space is highly uneven.” Evaluate the statement.
"The generation of energy through non-conventional sources is the need of the hour for sustainable development." Explain the statement with examples.
"Petroleum is an essential source of energy and many byproducts are associated with its refining." Explain this statement with examples.
“For the sustainable development, there is urgent need for the conservation of mineral resources.” Evaluate the statement.
“Although India is richly endowed with a variety of mineral resources yet distribution of minerals over space is highly uneven.” Evaluate the statement.