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Mineral and Energy Resources II — Syllabus

ICSE · Class 10 · Geography

What Mineral and Energy Resources II covers in ICSE Class 10 Geography: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Part of the ICSE Class 10 Geography syllabus.

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4 Topics · ICSE Class 10 Geography · 2026-27

Topics in Mineral and Energy Resources II

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1. Conventional Sources of Energy

  • Conventional sources of energy are non-renewable and exhaustible.
  • Coal, petroleum, and natural gas are the main conventional energy sources.
  • These sources cause pollution when used, and they cannot be replaced quickly once exhausted.
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2. Coal

  • Coal is a conventional energy source and an inflammable organic substance composed of hydrocarbons found in sedimentary rocks.
  • It is the main source of power generation in India.
  • India is the third largest producer of coal in the world.
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3. Distribution and Types of Coal in India

  • Jharkhand has the largest reserves of coal in India, with 33.53%.
  • West Bengal produces about 18% of India's coal reserves.
  • Jharkhand, Odisha, West Bengal, and Madhya Pradesh account for nearly 90% of India's coal reserves.
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4. Petroleum

  • Petroleum is a conventional source of energy and an inflammable liquid composed mainly of hydrocarbons.
  • The word petroleum comes from the Latin words Petrol and Oleam.
  • Hydrocarbons form 90-95% of petroleum.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Mineral and energy resources used for power generation, industry, transport, irrigation, and regional development in India

Conventional energy sourcesNon-conventional energy sourcesHydel power and multipurpose projectsCoalPetroleumNatural gasNuclear powerSolar energy

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What are the important topics in Mineral and Energy Resources II for ICSE Class 10 Geography?
Key topics in Mineral and Energy Resources II include Conventional Sources of Energy, Coal, Distribution and Types of Coal in India, Petroleum. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the ICSE Class 10 board exam.
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