100 Best Geography- Rocks and Minerals MCQs
Q33). Sandstone is metamorphosed into
a).schist
b).quartzite
c).graphite
d).gneiss
Correct Answer:
quartzite
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Q34). Which one of the following countries is the leading producer of Uranium ?
a).Russia
b).France
c).Canada
d).Australia
Correct Answer:
Canada
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Q35). The largest producer of silver in the world is
a).Spain
b).Germany
c).Mexico
d).Canada
Correct Answer:
Mexico
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Q36). The largest diamond mine is in
a).South Africa
b).USA
c).Poland
d).Ghana
Correct Answer:
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Q37). Which of the following is also called white coal ?
a).Petroleum
b).Natural gas
c).Hydro electricity
d).Uranium
Correct Answer:
Hydro electricity
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Q38). Which one of the following does not have coal deposits ?
a).France
b).Germany
c).Poland
d).Portugal
Correct Answer:
France
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Q39). Which one of the following minerals contains mostly silica ?
a).Mica
b).Quartz
c).Olivine
d).Pyroxene
Correct Answer:
Quartz
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Q40). Which of the following rocks is most affected by temperature changes ?
a).Sandstone
b).Granite
c).Shale
d).Both (A) and (C)
Correct Answer:
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