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Mineral Resources-Iron Ore, Manganese, Bauxite and Energy Resources -Conventional (Coal, Petroleum, natural gas) and Non-Conventional (wind and Solar Energy) — Syllabus

Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · Geography

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4 Topics · Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Geography · 2026-27

Topics in Mineral Resources-Iron Ore, Manganese, Bauxite and Energy Resources -Conventional (Coal, Petroleum, natural gas) and Non-Conventional (wind and Solar Energy)

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Metallic Minerals: Iron Ore, Manganese, and Bauxite

  • India ranks 4th in iron ore, 7th in manganese, and 5th in bauxite production globally.
  • Iron ore types: Hematite (up to 68% iron), Magnetite (up to 60% iron), Limonite (35–50% iron).
  • Major iron ore producing states: Odisha, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, and Goa.
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Conventional Energy Resources

  • Coal, petroleum, and natural gas are conventional energy sources.
  • Coal contributes 57.5% of India's fossil fuel energy; mainly from Gondwana coal fields.
  • Gondwana coal fields are in Damodar, Son, Mahanadi, Godavari, and Wardha valleys.
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Non-Conventional Energy Resources

  • Solar, wind, and hydel power are renewable and eco-friendly.
  • India has 63,894 MW solar capacity; Karnataka leads in solar energy.
  • Wind energy capacity is 41,983 MW; Tamil Nadu ranks first.
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Conservation of Resources

  • Minerals and energy resources are non-renewable and exhaustible.
  • Judicious use and sustainable management are essential for future generations.
  • Ways to conserve: use public transport, switch off unused devices, use power-saving appliances.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Mineral and Energy Resources

Mineral ResourcesFerrous MineralsIron OreManganese OreBauxiteEnergy ResourcesConventional EnergyCoal

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Key topics in Mineral Resources-Iron Ore, Manganese, Bauxite and Energy Resources -Conventional (Coal, Petroleum, natural gas) and Non-Conventional (wind and Solar Energy) include Metallic Minerals: Iron Ore, Manganese, and Bauxite, Conventional Energy Resources, Non-Conventional Energy Resources, Conservation of Resources. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 board exam.
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