Every Book Back multiple-choice question from Resources (12th Standard Geography, Samacheer Kalvi) — each with the correct option highlighted and a clear, worked explanation. Free to read in English and Tamil.
Q1
Pick out the statement which is untrue about the renewable resources.
- A. The resources which can always be available for use after their usage.
- B. Resources have natural regeneration and are inexhaustible.
- C. Air, water, solar energy etc are examples for renewable resources.
- D. Available in finite quantities and cannot be obtained once if they are utilized.Correct
Explanation. Renewable resources can be used again and again, regenerate naturally and are inexhaustible, like air, water and solar energy. Being finite and unobtainable once used describes non-renewable (exhaustible) resources.
Q2
Consider the following statements and choose the correct answer.
i) Good quality Iron ore is found in Australia, Brazil, Russia, China, USA, Ukraine, Canada, etc.
ii) Russia has the third largest proven reserves of iron ore in the world.
iii) Australia is the largest producer of Iron ore in the world.
iv) The Majority of Iron ore is (84%) produced by 10 countries alone.
- A. i) and ii) only
- B. i) and iii) onlyCorrect
- C. iii) and iv) only
- D. i) and iv) only
Explanation. Statements i and iii match the lesson. Russia has the largest reserves of iron ore, not the third largest, and 84% of iron ore is produced by 5 countries, not 10.
Q3
Which of the following is incorrectly stated?
- A. Saudi Arabia is the largest oil producer of the world.
- B. Russia is the second largest oil producer in the world.
- C. India is the 4th largest producer of oil in the world.Correct
- D. The Middle East countries contain 60% of global oil reserves.
Explanation. India is placed at the 24th position in petroleum production, not 4th. Saudi Arabia (13.62%) is first, Russia second, and the Middle East holds about 60% of world oil reserves.
Q4
Identify the incorrect statement from the following
- A. Peat is the first stage of transformation of wood into coal and it has only 30 to 35% of carbon.
- B. Lignite or Brown coal is the inferior quality and contains 35-45% carbon.
- C. Bituminous or coking coal is the most popular coal in commercial use.
- D. Anthracite is very hard but emits more smoke and leaves very less ash.Correct
Explanation. Anthracite, the best quality coal with more than 95% carbon, is very hard but emits very less smoke and leaves very less ash. The statements on peat, lignite and bituminous coal match the lesson.
Q5
Consider the following and choose the correct option.
Assertion (A): Natural gas is called green energy.
Reason (R): Natural gas is considered as an environment friendly fuel because of its low carbon dioxide emissions.
- A. Both A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation of A.
- B. Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.Correct
- C. A is true but R is false.
- D. R is true but A is false.
Explanation. The lesson says natural gas is an environment friendly fuel because of its low carbon dioxide emissions, and therefore it is also called green energy. So R correctly explains A.
Q6
The largest producer of Geo Thermal Energy in the world is
- A. Russia
- B. The U.S.ACorrect
- C. Canada
- D. China
Explanation. The United States is the world's largest producer of geothermal energy. Its largest geothermal development is The Geysers, north of San Francisco in California.
Q7
Which of the following statements are incorrect?
i) Hydropower is a clean eco friendly and renewable energy.
ii) It contributes nearly 17% of the world electricity production.
iii) China has the largest potential of hydro power followed by Brazil, Indonesia, Canada and Zaire.
iv) Canada is the largest producer of Hydro electricity in the world, followed by China.
- A. i, ii, and iii only.
- B. ii, iii and iv only.
- C. ii and iv only.Correct
- D. i and ii only.
Explanation. Hydel power contributes nearly 7% of world electricity, not 17%, and China, not Canada, is the largest producer of hydro electricity, followed by Canada. Statements i and iii are correct.
Q8
Which of the following is not a method of conservation of minerals?
- A. Controlling population growth to reduce demand for minerals.
- B. Creating social awareness regarding conservation of minerals.
- C. Reusing and recycling of minerals.
- D. Encouraging the use and acceptance of minerals which are not essential.Correct
Explanation. The lesson lists controlling population growth, creating social awareness and reusing and recycling as ways of conserving resources. Encouraging the use of non-essential minerals would only increase demand.
Q9
Pick the odd one out.
- A. Choose products with less packaging.
- B. Choose products with recyclable or reusable packaging.
- C. Carry use and throw shopping bags or boxes.Correct
- D. Say 'no' to unnecessary plastic bags and other packaging.
Explanation. Choosing products with less or reusable packaging and refusing unnecessary plastic bags all conserve resources. Carrying use and throw bags or boxes wastes them, so it is the odd one out.
About these Resources questions
These are the Book Back multiple-choice questions for Resources from the Tamil Nadu State Board (Samacheer Kalvi) 12th Standard Geography syllabus. Each question shows the correct option and an original, step-by-step explanation so you understand the method, not just the answer. Use the answer key above to jump to any question, then take the practice test to check yourself under exam-like conditions.
Frequently asked questions
How many MCQs are there in Resources?
This chapter has 9 book-back multiple-choice questions, each with the correct answer and a step-by-step explanation.
Are these 12th Standard Geography MCQs free to practise online?
Yes. Every question, answer and explanation here is free, and you can also take them as a timed practice test.
Where can I find the Resources book-back answers?
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