Class 12 · Geography · CBSE Board · 2016–2025

Mineral and Energy Resources — Class 12 Geography PYQs

21 questions from this chapter, asked in 7 Class 12 exams between 2016–2025 — every question paper set included, duplicates removed.

21questions
7Class 12 exams
2016–2025years covered
1 / 2 / 3 / 5mark values asked

Questions asked per year

Practice questions first 10 of 21 — free

Q1MCQ20251 mark

Arrange the following oil refineries of India from south to north direction as per their locations and choose the correct option:
i. Mumbai
ii. Kochchi
iii. Kayali
iv. Mangaluru
[Max Marks: 1 | Set: 64/1/1]

(A)ii, iv, iii and i
(B)ii, iv, i and iii
(C)iv, ii, i and iii
(D)iv, ii, iii and i
Q2MCQ20251 mark

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
[Max Marks: 1 | Set: 64/1/2]

(A)iii, iv, i and ii
(B)iii, iv, ii and i
(C)iv, iii, i and ii
(D)iv, iii, ii and i
Q3MCQ20251 mark

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
[Max Marks: 1 | Set: 64/1/3]

(A)ii, iv, i and iii
(B)ii, iv, iii and i
(C)iv, ii, iii and i
(D)iv, ii, i and iii
Q4MCQ20251 mark

Identify the main objective of Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL) from the following:
[Max Marks: 1 | Set: 64/1/1]

(A)To transport and store natural gas at its depot.
(B)To process and allocate natural gas to different states.
(C)To transport, process and market natural gas.
(D)To sale, stored natural gas for greater profit.
Q5MCQ20251 mark

Identify the main objective of Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL) from the following:
[Max Marks: 1 | Set: 64/1/2]

(A)To transport and store natural gas at its depot.
(B)To process and allocate natural gas to different states.
(C)To transport, process and market natural gas.
(D)To sale, stored natural gas for greater profit.
Q6MCQ20251 mark

Identify the main objective of Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL) from the following:
[Max Marks: 1 | Set: 64/1/3]

(A)To transport and store natural gas at its depot.
(B)To process and allocate natural gas to different states.
(C)To transport, process and market natural gas.
(D)To sale, stored natural gas for greater profit.
Q720253 marks

Why should non-conventional sources of energy be used in India for sustainable development? Explain with examples.
[Max Marks: 3 | Set: 64/1/1]

Q820253 marks

Explain the importance of bio-energy in India.
[Max Marks: 3 | Set: 64/1/2]

Q920253 marks

"Petroleum is referred to as liquid gold." Explain the statement.
[Max Marks: 3 | Set: 64/1/3]

Q10MCQ20245 marks
(A)Analyze the relationship between the conservation of mineral resources and sustainable development in India. OR
(B)Analyze the advantages of non-conventional energy sources by giving the example of solar energy in India. [Max Marks: 5 | Sets: 64/1/1, 64/1/2, 64/1/3]

Why practise Mineral and Energy Resources PYQs?

Mineral and Energy Resources has appeared in 7 Class 12 Geography exams we track between 2016–2025, with questions worth 1, 2, 3, 5 marks. CBSE Board examiners consistently reuse concepts and question patterns from this topic — practising its previous year questions is the most reliable way to know exactly what to expect in your exam.

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