Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

India-People and Economy: Mineral and Energy resources

Question:
Which of the following statement (s) is/are NOT true?
Options:
Minerals are unevenly distributed over earth surface.
There is inverse relationship in quality and quantity of mineral.
All minerals are exhaustible over time.
None of the above.
Correct Answer:
None of the above.
Explanation:
Minerals have certain characteristics. These are unevenly distributed over earth surface. There is inverse relationship in quality and quantity of minerals i.e. good quality minerals are less in quantity as compared to low quality minerals. The third main characteristic is that all minerals are exhaustible over time. These take long to develop geologically and they cannot be replenished immediately at the time of need. Thus, they have to be conserved and not misused as they do not have the second crop