Minerals and Energy Resources: Class 10 Social Science (CBSE) important questions and practice
Minerals and Energy Resources is chapter 10 of 23 in CBSE Class 10 Social Science. Below are the topics the paper draws from, the question types that come up again and again, and a free practice test on this chapter alone.
Topics in this chapter
- Classification of minerals: metallic, non-metallic, energy minerals
- Mode of occurrence: veins, lodes, beds, placer deposits
- Ferrous minerals: iron ore and manganese; non-ferrous: copper, bauxite; mica and limestone
- Conservation of minerals
- Conventional energy: coal, petroleum, natural gas, electricity
- Non-conventional energy: solar, wind, biogas, tidal, geothermal, nuclear
What examiners usually ask
- Distinguish between ferrous and non-ferrous minerals with examples
- Why is there a pressing need to use renewable energy sources in India?
- Describe the distribution of coal in India
Exam tip
Learn iron ore belts (Odisha-Jharkhand, Durg-Bastar-Chandrapur, Bellary-Chitradurga, Maharashtra-Goa) and coal/oil fields because map and 5-mark questions use the same names; also prepare the 'conservation of minerals' reasons.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the important questions from Minerals and Energy Resources for CBSE Class 10?
The question types listed above repeat most often in CBSE Class 10 Social Science papers for this chapter. Practise them with the chapter test and then attempt them inside a full previous-year paper under time.
Is Minerals and Energy Resources in the CBSE Class 10 Social Science syllabus?
Yes. Minerals and Energy Resources is part of the current CBSE Class 10 Social Science syllabus, as listed on this site from the prescribed textbook.
Can I practise Minerals and Energy Resources MCQs in Hindi?
Yes. The chapter test and explanations are available in Hindi and English, with an AI doubt solver for any question.