1. Which one of the following minerals is not found in Uttar Pradesh?
(a) Limestone
(b) Mica
(c) Bauxite
(d) Gypsum
[U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2014]
Ans. (b) Mica
- Mica is not found in Uttar Pradesh, but the other types of minerals are present there in small amounts.
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2. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer by using the code given below the lists :
| List-I |
List-II |
| (Districts) |
(Minerals) |
| A. Sonbhadra |
1. Silica Sand |
| B. Lalitpur |
2. Limestone |
| C. Allahabad |
3. Copper |
Code :
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A |
B |
C |
| (a) |
1 |
2 |
3 |
| (b) |
3 |
2 |
1 |
| (c) |
1 |
3 |
2 |
[U.P.P.C.S. (Spl.) (Mains) 2008]
Ans. (c) 2 3 1
- Uttar Pradesh has the second most limestone in India.
- The limestone of the cement grade is mostly found in Mirzapur and Sonbhadra districts.
- It is the leading maker of silica sand, particularly in the Prayagraj and Mau districts and in the Chakiya region of Chandauli district.
- Sonrai area in Lalitpur district is known for its copper production.
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3. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the code given below the lists :
| List-I |
List-II |
| A. Sonbhadra |
1. Non-plastic fire clay |
| B. Allahabad |
2. Copper |
| C. Lalitpur |
3. Silica Sand |
| D. Mirzapur |
4. Limestone |
Code :
A B C D
(a) 1 2 3 4
(b) 4 3 2 1
(c) 4 3 1 2
(d) 2 1 4 3
[U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Mains) 2014, U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Spl.) (Mains) 2010]
Ans. (b) 4 3 2 1
- The correct match is as follows –
| List I |
List II |
| Sonbhadra |
Limestone |
| Prayagraj |
Silica Sand |
| Lalitpur |
Copper |
| Mirzapur |
Non-plastic fire clay |
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4. The main minerals found in Uttar Pradesh are –
(a) Copper and Graphite
(b) Limestone and Dolomite
(c) Rock phosphate and Dolomite
(d) None of the above
[U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Pre) 2010]
Ans. (b) Limestone and Dolomite
- Uttar Pradesh has limited mineral resources – only 1% of India’s total.
- The main minerals found in the state are limestone and dolomite.
- Dolomite is present in the districts of Mirzapur, Banda and Sonbhadra, while limestone is only found in Mirzapur and Sonbhadra.
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5. Which one of the following is not correctly matched?
(a) Coal – Sonbhadra
(b) Sandstone – Mirzapur
(c) Silica sand – Allahabad
(d) Uranium – Jhansi
[U.P.P.C.S. (Spl.) (Mains) 2004]
Ans. (d) Uranium – Jhansi
- In Uttar Pradesh, uranium has been found in Lalitpur district and coal in the lower Gondwana region of Sonbhadra district, with a large reserve in Singrauli area.
- Mirzapur district has sandstone and Uttar Pradesh is the leading state in India for silica sand production.
- Silica sand, which can be used for making glass, can be found in the Ganga and Yamuna rivers in the state.
- Prayagraj and Mau districts, Chakiya area of Chandauli, Mundari and Bala Baher region of Jhansi, and Aligarh and Lohgarh area of Banda district are the main silica sand production sites.
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6. Limited reserves of Uranium have been found in which district of Uttar Pradesh
(a) Banda
(b) Lalitpur
(c) Sonbhadra
(d) Hamirpur
[U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2007]
Ans. (b) Lalitpur
- Uranium has been found in Lalitpur district of Uttar Pradesh, and coal is in the Sonbhadra district.
- Mirzapur district has sandstone.
- Uttar Pradesh has the most production of silica sand in the country, which can be used for making glass.
- This type of sand can be found in the Ganga and Yamuna rivers, and in parts of Prayagraj, Mau, Chandauli, Jhansi, and Banda districts.
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7. In Uttar Pradesh, Uranium is found in the district
(a) Jhansi
(b) Chandauli
(c) Hamirpur
(d) Lalitpur
[U.P. Lower Sub. (Mains) 2015]
Ans. (d) Lalitpur
- Lalitpur is the right place. There is uranium in Lalitpur, which is located in Uttar Pradesh.
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8. In which district of Uttar Pradesh, Uranium is found?
(a) Jhansi
(b) Mirzapur
(c) Lalitpur
(d) Hamirpur
[U.P. P.C.S. (Mains) 2016]
Ans. (c) Lalitpur
- The right place where uranium can be found is in Lalitpur, which is located in Uttar Pradesh.
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