World Mineral Resources: MCQ Test
25 questions · pick one option for each · submit when you finish to see your score and the correct answers.
Question 1 of 25
Which of the following is not correctly matched?
- ACobalt - Ferrometallic Mineral
- BTin – non-ferrous metallic mineral
- CNitrate - non-metallic mineral
- Dsulfur - molecular mineral
Question 2 of 25
Which country is the leading producer of asbestos in the world?
- AAustralia
- BRussia
- CCanada
- DArmenia
Question 3 of 25
The largest producer of bauxite in the world is-
- AAustralia
- BBrazil
- CChina
- DIndia
Question 4 of 25
Nitrate was first obtained from which of the following places in the world?
- ATibetan Plateau
- BChilean Plateau
- CColombia Plateau
- DBrazilian Plateau
Question 5 of 25
The important iron ore mining centre of Australia is-
- AKalgoorlie
- BKiruna
- CPilbara
- DGalleyware
Question 6 of 25
Why is 'Mount Goldsworthy' famous in Australia?
- Afor coral reefs
- BFor picturesque lakes and mountainous areas
- Cfor iron ore mines
- DFor the dairy industry
Question 7 of 25
Which of the following is not an ore of iron?
- AHematite
- Bmagnetite
- Clignite
- DLimonite
Question 8 of 25
Which of the following countries is the main exporter of copper?
- AGhana
- BMorocco
- CZambia
- DChile
Question 9 of 25
Which pair of major silver mines and their areas in the world is not correctly matched?
- ASudbury - Canada
- BChihuahua - Russia
- CCiro-de-Pasco - Peru
- DMount Isa – Australia
Question 10 of 25
Mexico's 'Chihuahua' mine is famous for the extraction of which mineral?
- ASleep
- Bsilver
- CNickel
- Dplatinum
Question 11 of 25
"Nikopal" located in Ukraine is famous for the excavation of which mineral?
- AManganese
- BNickel
- Cbauxite
- Dcobalt
Question 12 of 25
Which of the following countries is the largest producer of nickel?
- ACanada
- BRussia
- CIndonesia
- DAustralia
Question 13 of 25
Which continent has monopoly in the production of Hero?
- AA. America
- BD. America
- CAfrica
- DEurope
Question 14 of 25
Which of the following minerals are commonly found together?
- Agold and silver
- Bgold and diamonds
- CIron ore and manganese
- Dzinc and lead
Question 15 of 25
The largest producer of industrial diamonds is the country?
- AD. Africa
- BZaire (Congo)
- CBotswana
- DRussia
Question 16 of 25
Which of the following deserts has the largest gold reserves?
- AArab
- BThar
- CMongolia
- DAtacama
Question 17 of 25
'Krivoyrog' is located in-
- Ain Ukraine
- BIn Siberia
- Cin the Ural Mountains
- Din Kazakhstan
Question 18 of 25
Which region of Canada is world famous for nickel production?
- Ablind valley area
- BSudbury area
- CSullivan area
- DSteep Rock area
Question 19 of 25
Myanmar's 'Baldwin' mine is famous for the extraction of which mineral?
- Asilver
- BNickel
- Ccopper
- DTin
Question 20 of 25
Which of the following statements is false?
- ARussia is the world's largest producer of industrial diamonds.
- BSouth Africa is the world's largest producer of diamonds used in jewellery.
- CJohannesburg in South Africa is famous for diamond production.
- DAntwerp is an important centre for diamond cutting
Question 21 of 25
The largest copper producing country in the African continent is-
- ACongo
- BZambia
- CKenya
- DTanzania
Question 22 of 25
What is 'Kimberley' located in South Africa famous for?
- ASleep
- Bsilver
- CDiamond
- Dplatinum
Question 23 of 25
Which country in the world produces the most tin?
- AMalaysia
- BIndonesia
- CChina
- DBolivia
Question 24 of 25
Which country imports iron ore in large quantities?
- AIndia
- BGermany
- CJapan
- DAustralia
Question 25 of 25
Postmasburg and its surrounding areas in South Africa are the major producers of which of the following minerals?
- AUranium
- Bbauxite
- CManganese
- Dmica