HIRANANDANI FOUNDATION SCHOOL, POWAI

Std. X
Subject: Geography [H.C.G. Paper 2]
Semester II
Worksheet – 1
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1. What advantages the non-conventional sources of energy have over the
conventional sources of energy? [2]
2. What are the characteristics of minerals? Why should we conserve them? [2]
3. What role do minerals play in the economic development of a country? [2]
4. Which state produces largest amount of iron ore in India? Name two places of the
same state where iron ore is found. [3]
5. Name two states where Gondwana and Tertiary coal is found. [2]
6. Differentiate between the Gondwana and the Tertiary coal. [3]
7. Why are oil refineries located close to the oil field or the port cities? [1]
8. Why is manganese an important raw material in iron and steel industry? [2]
9. Why is copper important for electrical industry? [1]
10. What is the difference between the conventional and non-conventional sources of
energy? [2]
11. State two advantages of wind energy. [2]
12. What is Biogas? [1]
13. Name the varieties of iron ore. [2]
14. Name the type of coal which is considered as best coal. Why is it important in
industrial use? [2]
15. Name the following: [2]

(i) A metallic mineral for which the Balaghat district of Madhya Pradesh is famous.

(ii) The multi-purpose project based on the River Sutlej.

16.Give a reason for each of the following: [2]

(i) India’s location is advantageous for the generation of solar power.

(ii) Coal is called a versatile mineral.

17.Briefly answer the following: [3]

(i) Name a mineral used to generate nuclear power.

(ii) Why is petroleum often referred to as “liquid gold”?

(iii) State one disadvantage of using coal as a source of power.

18.Answer the following:

(i) State one industrial use of copper. [3]

(ii) Mention one advantage of generating power from bio-gas.

(iii) Name the mineral that toughens steel and makes it rust-proof.

19.Name the following: [3]

(i) Largest coal field of India.
(ii) Oldest oil-field of India.
(iii) Best variety of iron ore.
20. Name the devices that can use solar power. [1]
21. Where is the largest wind farm cluster situated? [1]
22. How is wind energy harnessed? [2]
23. What are the disadvantages of using conventional sources of energy? [2]